Dating someone who speaks Tagalog? Here’s your chance to impress her (or him) with some awesome Tagalog skills! This article contains the Tagalog phrases and sentence you’ll need. This guide to romance in Tagalog language will cover your bases, beginning with asking her out, sweeping her off her feet, and turning on heat.

Ready to take it to the next level? Let’s dive in.

Asking her out

Been thinking of the dream date with Tagalog-speaking object of your affection? The first step is the hardest. Study these sentences which will help you on your mission impossible. Take a deep breath. Now, count to ten… Then ask her out. Throw caution to the wind and go like Nike. Just do it!

Are you free ( tomorrow / on Saturday / later tonight ) ?
Libre ka ba ( bukas / sa Sabado/ mamayang gabi ) ?

Days of the week: Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Mga Araw ng Linggo: Lunes / Martes / Mierkules / Huwebes / Biyernes / Sabado / Linggo

When are you free?
Kailan ka libre?

Are you free now?
Libre ka ba ngayon?

What time will we meet?
Anong oras tayo magkikita?

Where will we meet?
Saan tayo magkikita?

Here / There in (place).
Dito / Doon sa (lugar).

At (place).
Sa (lugar).

Let’s meet at _______.
Magkita tayo sa ______.

I’m on my way.
Papunta na ako.

Are you on your way?
Papunta ka na ba?

I’ll wait for you at __________.
Aantayin kita sa ___________.

Wait for me at ________.
Antayin mo ako sa _________.

The Greeting

First impressions last. That’s why you should brush up on these Tagalog sentences to make sure she is impressed with your wit and intelligence. Nothings says you have a mega-brain like showing mastery of a foreign language, especially one like Tagalog.

Hello. I’m ________
Hello. Ako si _________.

Excuse me. Are you _______?
Excuse me. Ikaw ba si ________?

Thanks for coming here.
Salamat sa pagpunta mo rito.

I’m happy you got here.
Masaya ako na nakarating ka.

How was your trip getting here?
Kamusta ang pagpunta mo rito?

Good morning / afternoon / evening.
Magadang umaga / hapon / gabi.

How are you?
Kamusta ka?

I feel nervous.
Kinakabahan ako.

The Compliment

The date has started. Let the games begin. Use your advantages, especially your linguistic abilities with well-placed compliments. Ladies (and gentlemen) never tire of compliments. Use them to warm her up. See her eyes light up as she smiles. Spread them thick like peanut butter on jelly.

You look fantastic.
Ang ganda mo.

You are very beautiful.
Napakaganda mo.

You’re the most beautiful woman in ( here / this room / this bar / this restaurant).
Ikaw ang pinakamagandang babae ( dito / dito* / sa bara na ito / restaurant na ito).
*the Tagalog word for “room” is literally kwarto which refers more to a more enclosed space, so dito would be more appropriate

Your ( eyes / face / hair / body / skin ) is/are so beautiful.
Ang ganda ng ( mata / mukha / buhok / katawan /balat ) mo.

You are very entertaining.
Nakakatuwa ka.

It’s nice to talk with you.
Masarap kang kausap.

You dance very well.
Ang galing mo sumayaw.

Ordering Food and Drinks

Wine and dine her. Show your class. Ordering food and drinks with a couple of well-polished Tagalog phrases will make you a star in her eyes. Watch the waiter’s jaw drop as you skillfully navigate your exchanges with him in Tagalog. Just wait for the reactions once you correctly use the Tagalog word for dessert.

Come on. Let’s call a waiter.
Tara. Tawag tayo ng waiter.

Waiter!
Waiter!

What do you want to order?
Ano ang gusto mong orderin?

I want this. (pointing to items in a menu)
Gusto ko nito.

I want this, this and this. (pointing to items in a menu)
Gusto ko ito, ito at ito.

I want ( one / two / three)  ____________.
Gusto ko ng ( isa / dalawa / tatlong ) ____________.

Do I have to pay now or after?
Kailangan ko na ba magbayad ngayon or pagkatapos na?

How much for everything?
Magkano lahat?

Do you accept credit cards?
Tumatanggap ba kayo ng credit card?

Thanks a lot.
Maraming salamat.

Can we order order dessert already?
Pwede na ba tayo magorder ng panghimagas?

You can also check out one of our podcast episodes on eating Filipino food in a restaurant for some awesome sentences you can use and listening comprehension.

Encouraging Conversation and Building Rapport

Nothing will put the guard of a Tagalog speaker down like a conversation in Tagalog. Even if you can’t carry the entire conversation in Tagalog, these sentences will get her to relax and open up.

Tell me about __________.
Magkwento ka naman tungkol sa __________.

Me too.
Ako rin.

What can you say about __________?
Ano ang masasabi mo tungkol sa __________?

What do you like doing when you don’t have work/school?
Ano ang mga hilig mong gawin ‘pag wala kang pasok?

I am (also) fond of ________.
Mahilig (din) ako sa _________.

What is you favorite _________?
Ano ang paborito mong ____________?

What are your hobbies (do you to entertain yourself)
Ang ang mga libangan mo?

What is your ambition in life?
Ano ang pangarap mo sa buhay?

Essential Questions

Dating is a ritual, a dance, an essential part of courtship. Don’t skip out the important stuff. These essential questions will help you get to know your date better.

Do you have a (boyfriend / girlfriend)?
May boyfriend / girlfriend ka ba?

Are you married?
May asawa ka na ba?

Are you single now?
Single ka ba ngayon?

Where do you ( work /study ) ?
Saan ka ( nagtratrabaho / nagaaral ) ?

Do you have any children?
May anak ka na ba?

Where do you live?
Saan ka nakatira?

Leading to Another Activity

Use your Tagalog language jiujitsu to lead your date from one activity to another. These sentences will come in handy if you want to keep things fresh, or perhaps take your date to the next level. Show off your dancing moves, sidle up to the bar for a few drinks or talk a romantic walk outside.

Shall we dance?
Gusto mo bang sumayaw?

Do you know how to dance?
Marunong ka ba sumayaw?

Come one. Let’s go somewhere else.
Tara. Lipat tayo ng lugar.

Do you want to ( take a walk outside / watch a move / grab a bite to eat / have a few drinks / come with me ) ?
Gusto mo bang ( maglakad sa labas / manood ng sine / kumain / uminom ng konti / sumama sa akin ) ?

Come on. Let’s go to ( another bar / your house / my hotel / a restaurant / another place ).
Tara. Punta tayo sa ( ibang bar / bahay mo / hotel ko / kainan / ibang lugar ).

I’m going to (place) . Can you accompany there?
Papunta ako (place). Pwede mo ba ako samahan?

What do you want to do now?
Anong gusto mong gawin ngayon?

Ending the Date

It’s been a lovely evening. Everything went to plan, and even better. She is gazing at you with her love-struck eyes. End the evening on a high note. Use some parting words in Tagalog to keep the parting memory sweet. These parting sentences could be a handy escape as well if things don’t turn out the way you want them.

I really enjoyed our date.
Na-enjoy ko ang date natin.

I am happy I got to meet you.
Masaya ako na nakilala kita.

I have to leave now.
Kailangan ko na umalis.

I have to go home now.
Kailangan ko na umuwi.

It’s already late.
Late na.

I’ve already had a lot to drink.
Marami na akong nainom.

I’m already ( tired / drunk / sleepy )..
( Pagod / Lasing / Inaantok ) na ako.

Can I accompany you home?
Pwede ba kita samahan pauwi?

Can you accompany me home?
Pwede mo ba ako samahan pauwi?

I’ll accompany you till you get a ride home.
Sasamahan kita hanggang makasakay ka pauwi.

Meeting Again

What could be better than a perfect date? Two perfect dates. While you are in the grove, capitalize on your success by arranging you next romance-filled evening. We’ve laid down some sentences to help you book the next date with the apple of your eyes.

Gusto kong makita ka ulit.
I want to see you again.

Pwede ba tayo magkita ulit?
Can we meet again?

Pwede pa kita puntahan ulit?
Can I go to you again?

When can we meet again?
Kailan tayo pwede magkita ulit?

Where can we meet again?
Saan tayo pwede magkita ulit?

Download printable Date in Tagalog PDF book

If you found this article helpful, you can download a PDF version of it. The PDF version contains a bunch more sentences and a few more sections than this article. Unlike other websites, you don’t have to submit your email to us or anything for it. Just promise me you’ll use it for practice. It’s also in A4 paper size (the most common paper size internationally), so it will be easy for you to print and post on your wall or keep in your pocket. Here’s the download or just click the picture below:  Dating in Tagalog - Free Version PDF download (717 downloads )

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