Category Archives: Vocabulary

Find Tagalog vocabulary lessons as spoken in native, modern Tagalog in this category of lessons.

How to say “Happy New Year” in Tagalog & New Year in the Philippines (Bonus: The Philippine’s Most Popular New Year’s Joke)

Before I start, by the way, you might want to skip to the end to read three super interesting facts about New Year in the Philippines and the Philippine’s most popular New Year’s joke. (Warning: the facts are a bit gory) Continue reading How to say “Happy New Year” in Tagalog & New Year in the Philippines (Bonus: The Philippine’s Most Popular New Year’s Joke)

Words of taste in Tagalog (The Ultimate Guide: How to describe different tastes in Tagalog)

One of the greatest pleasures of traveling and discovering another culture is in eating. The Philippines is no exception. Filipino food has its charms and challenges. But whether you find yourself becoming a Filipino food aficionado or you find that it’s an acquired taste, learning Tagalog words describing the sense of taste will help you connect to Filipino food in a more intimate way. Continue reading Words of taste in Tagalog (The Ultimate Guide: How to describe different tastes in Tagalog)

Animals – List 03 | Vocabulary

Difficulty LevelMaralita (Absolute Beginner)

This is a continuation of Animals – List 02. Find a number of our feathered friends on this list, both domestic and wild.

Once you are done with this list, hop on over the Animals – List 04.

Native Tagalog Speakers: Jet & Dash Continue reading Animals – List 03 | Vocabulary

Animals – List 02 | Vocabulary

Difficulty Level: Maralita (Absolute Beginner)

This is a continuation of Animals – List 01. Find the King of the Jungle and other iconic forest favorites in this list.

Once you’ve mastered the animals here, feel free to move up to Animals – List 03.

Native Tagalog Speakers: Jet & Dash Continue reading Animals – List 02 | Vocabulary

Animals – List 01 | Vocabulary

Difficulty Level: Maralita (Absolute Beginner)

There is a reason why when studying foreign languages one of the first vocabulary words studied are animals. Studies have shown that the human brain is hardwired to easily remember animals. A throwback from our evolutionary past, perhaps. Continue reading Animals – List 01 | Vocabulary

Counting From 1 to 10 in Tagalog | Vocabulary – Numbers

Difficulty Level: Maralita (Absolute Beginner)

Counting from 1 to 10 is a fundamental exercise for every language learner. By practicing your numbers, not only are you learning something you can use everyday, but you’re practicing pronunciation in the language as well. Continue reading Counting From 1 to 10 in Tagalog | Vocabulary – Numbers

Tagalog Familial Relation Words | Tito (Uncle), Tita (Aunt), and the Rest of the Gang

The family is central to Filipino culture. You probably have learned this if you’re dating a Filipino or Filipina, or if you have Filipino ancestry. That’s why we came up with this lesson all about Familial Relation words. By this I mean words like: father, mother, uncle, aunt, son and daughter. Continue reading Tagalog Familial Relation Words | Tito (Uncle), Tita (Aunt), and the Rest of the Gang