Travel Phrases
Essential phrases for navigating transportation, finding directions, and handling travel-related situations in the Philippines.
Asking for Directions
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Nasaan ang...? | Where is...? |
| Paano pumunta sa...? | How do I get to...? |
| Saan ang pinakamalapit na...? | Where is the nearest...? |
| Malayo ba? | Is it far? |
| Malapit lang ba? | Is it near? |
| Diretso lang ba? | Just straight ahead? |
| Kumanan. | Turn right. |
| Kumaliwa. | Turn left. |
| Tawid sa kabilang kanto. | Cross to the other corner. |
| Naliligaw ako. | I'm lost. |
| Pwede po bang ituro ang daan? | Could you show me the way? |
Public Transportation
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Saan ang sakayan? | Where is the loading area? |
| Dumaan ba ito sa...? | Does this pass by...? |
| Magkano ang pamasahe? | How much is the fare? |
| Para po. | Stop please. (calling to stop a jeepney) |
| Bayad po. | Payment please. (passing fare in a jeepney) |
| Sukli po. | Change please. |
| Saan ako bababa? | Where should I get off? |
| Diyan na lang. | Just there. |
| Dito na lang. | Just here. |
| Sabay na. | Let's go together. (sharing transportation) |
Jeepney and Bus
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Saan ito papunta? | Where is this going? |
| Puno na. | It's full. |
| May puwang pa ba? | Is there still space? |
| Makiki-abot ng bayad. | Excuse me, passing the fare. (asking someone to pass your payment) |
| Makiki-usog. | Excuse me, moving over. (asking to squeeze in) |
Taxi and Ride Services
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Taxi po. | Taxi please. |
| Magkano hanggang...? | How much to...? |
| Pasakay po. | May I ride? |
| Pwede po bang gamitin ang metro? | Can you use the meter? |
| Dito na lang po. | Just here please. |
| Sandali lang po. | Just a moment please. |
| Pwede bang maghintay? | Can you wait? |
| Bilisan mo. | Hurry up. |
| Dahan-dahan lang. | Slow down./Take it easy. |
Train/LRT/MRT
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Saan bibili ng ticket? | Where can I buy a ticket? |
| Paano gamitin ang beep card? | How do I use the beep card? |
| Aling linya papuntang...? | Which line goes to...? |
| Anong station para sa...? | What station for...? |
| Ilang stops pa? | How many more stops? |
Accommodation
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| May bakante ba kayong kuwarto? | Do you have available rooms? |
| Magkano ang isang gabi? | How much per night? |
| May kasamang agahan ba? | Does it include breakfast? |
| Pwede ko bang makita ang kuwarto? | Can I see the room? |
| Saan ang CR? | Where is the restroom? |
| May WiFi ba? | Do you have WiFi? |
| Ano ang password? | What is the password? |
| Mayroon bang air-con? | Is there air conditioning? |
| Kailan ang check-out? | When is check-out? |
| Pwede bang i-extend? | Can I extend? |
Asking for Help
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Nasaan ang airport? | Where is the airport? |
| Nasaan ang bus terminal? | Where is the bus terminal? |
| Nasaan ang paliparan? | Where is the airport? (formal term) |
| May mapa ba kayo? | Do you have a map? |
| Nagsasalita ka ba ng Ingles? | Do you speak English? |
| Pwede mo ba akong tulungan? | Can you help me? |
General Travel
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Anong oras ang alis? | What time is the departure? |
| Anong oras darating? | What time will it arrive? |
| Delayed ba? | Is it delayed? |
| Nasaan ang mga bagahe ko? | Where is my luggage? |
| Nawawala ang bag ko. | My bag is missing. |
| May tour guide ba? | Is there a tour guide? |
| Magkano ang entrance fee? | How much is the entrance fee? |
| Bukas ba ngayon? | Is it open now? |
| Anong oras magsasara? | What time does it close? |
Transportation Note
Para is specifically used in jeepneys and some buses to signal the driver to stop. In taxis, use Dito na lang po or Sandali po instead.