93 Common Filipino Phrases (with Audio) - Start Speaking Today
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Learning just a few key phrases in Filipino, will open up a world of possibilities for you.
The ability to speak the local language makes traveling a lot more fun. It allows you to connect with the local people, and experience the culture in a more meaningful way.
To help you start learning Filipino, I've put together 93 basic Filipino phrases you should learn. Spend a little time learning these, and your trip will become more rewarding than you imagined.
You can listen to each phrase, and study them using spaced repetition, right on this page.
How to Study Filipino on This Page
Play each phrase a few times and repeat it out loud. Then click the 'Study' button to add that phrase to your study session. Add as many phrases as you like, but not so many that it makes it hard to study, 5 is a good start.
When you're ready, click the 'Study Now' button that will appear at the bottom of the screen. You will be shown each phrase, and you can test yourself on the translation. If you get it right, click 'Right', if you get it wrong, click 'Wrong'.
When you get something wrong, you will be tested on it again in the same session, when you get it right, you will be tested on it again in a future session. This is called spaced repetition, and it's the most effective way to learn a new language.
We'll keep track of your progress, all you have to do is return to this page, add more phrases, and start your next session.
Adding a few phrases each day, and studying them for just 5 minutes, will have you speaking basic Filipino in no time.
Greetings & Basic Phrases
1. HelloHello2. How are you?kamusta ka na?3. I’m fine, and you?Okay lang ako, at ikaw?4. PleasePakiusap5. Thank yousalamat po6. You’re WelcomeIkaw ay Maligayang pagdating7. GoodbyePaalam8. CheersCheers9. Excuse mepasensya na po10. I’m sorrypasensya na po11. What’s your name?Ano ang iyong pangalan12. My name is…Ang pangalan ko ay…13. Nice to meet youIkinagagalak kitang makilala14. Where are you from?taga saan ka?15. I’m from…galing ako sa…16. How old are you?Ilang taon ka na?17. I’m 35 years oldAko ay 35 taong gulang18. What do you do for a living?Ano ang iyong pinagkakakitaan?19. I’m a teacherIsa akong guro20. What do you do for fun?Anong ginagawa mo para masaya?21. I like…gusto ko…22. I don’t like…hindi ko gusto…23. YesOo24. NoHindiLanguage Communication
25. Do you speak English?Nagsasalita ka ba ng Ingles?26. I understandnaiintindihan ko27. I don’t understandhindi ko maintindihan28. I speak a little…nagsasalita ako ng kaunti...29. Could you please speak a little slower?Maaari ka bang magsalita nang medyo mabagal?30. Could you repeat that?Maaari mo bang ulitin iyon?31. How do you say…?Paano mo nasabi...?32. What does… mean?Ano ang ibig sabihin?Shopping & Money
33. How much?magkano?34. I would like…gusto ko…35. Can I pay by credit card/debit card?Maaari ba akong magbayad sa pamamagitan ng credit card/debit card?36. Here you goEto na37. Could I see this?Maaari ko bang makita ito?38. What time do you close?Anong oras ka magsasara?39. Do you have anything cheaper?Mayroon ka bang mas mura?40. It’s too expensiveIto ay masyadong mahal41. I'll pay...magbabayad ako...42. Where can I exchange money?Saan ako makakapagpalit ng pera?Transportation
43. How much for a ticket to…?Magkano ang ticket sa...?44. A return ticket to…Isang return ticket sa…45. Here’s my passportNarito ang aking pasaporte46. What time does the bus arrive?Anong oras dumating ang bus?47. What time does the train depart?Anong oras umaalis ang tren?48. Which platform?Aling plataporma?49. Is this seat taken?Mayroon na bang nakaupo rito?50. When is the next ferry to…?Kailan ang susunod na lantsa papuntang...?51. Could you call me a taxi?Pwede mo ba akong tawagan ng taxi?52. I’d like to go to…Gusto kong pumunta sa…53. Could you let me know when to get off?Maaari mo bang ipaalam sa akin kung kailan bababa?54. Where could I rent a bike?Saan ako maaaring magrenta ng bisikleta?55. I’d like to rent a carGusto kong magrenta ng kotseEating & Drinking
55. I’d like to rent a carGusto kong magrenta ng kotse56. Could you recommend a good restaurant?Maaari ka bang magrekomenda ng magandang restaurant?57. What would you recommend?Ano ang irerekomenda mo?58. What are some local specialties?Ano ang ilang mga lokal na specialty?59. What is the special of the day?Ano ang espesyal ng araw na ito?60. Could I see the menu, please?Maaari ko bang makita ang menu, mangyaring?61. A beer, pleaseIsang beer, pakiusap62. Could I get the bill, pleaseMaaari ko bang makuha ang bill, mangyaring63. I’m allergic to…Allergic ako sa…64. That was delicious!Masarap iyon!65. This isn’t what I orderedHindi ito ang iniutos ko66. Can I buy you a drink?Pwede ba kitang bilhan ng inumin?67. Let’s have another!Magkaroon tayo ng isa pa!Directions
68. How do I get to…?Paano ako makakarating sa…?69. It’s on the left/on the right/straight ahead/Nasa kaliwa/sa kanan/diretso/70. How far is…?Gaano kalayo ang…?71. Where is the nearest ATM?Saan ang pinakamalapit na ATM?72. Where can I find tourist information?Saan ako makakahanap ng impormasyong panturista?73. Do you have a map?Mayroon ka bang mapa?74. Can you show me that on the map?Maaari mo bang ipakita sa akin iyon sa mapa?Sightseeing
75. What is the entrance fee?Ano ang entrance fee?76. What is that building?Ano ang gusaling iyon?77. What’s on at the cinema tonight?Anong meron sa sinehan ngayong gabi?78. That’s a beautiful buildingIyon ay isang magandang gusali79. What is there to see around here?Ano ang makikita sa paligid?Accommodations
80. I have a reservationMay reserba ako81. Do you have any double rooms available?Mayroon ka bang available na double room?82. Could I see the room?Maaari ko bang makita ang silid?83. I’d like to stay for… nights.Gusto kong manatili ng... gabi.84. Is breakfast included?Kasama ba ang almusal?85. The air conditioner in my room doesn’t workHindi gumagana ang aircon sa kwarto ko86. Could I get a different room?Maaari ba akong kumuha ng ibang kwarto?87. Is there a restaurant here?May restaurant ba dito?Health & Emergencies
88. Help!Tulong!89. I need a police officerKailangan ko ng pulis90. Is there pharmacy nearby?May malapit bang botika?91. Can I use your phone?Maaari ko bang gamitin ang iyong telepono?92. Call the police/ambulance!Tumawag ng pulis/ambulansya!93. Leave me alone!Iwanan mo ako!