Translate English to Tagalog
Tagalog (the basis of Filipino, the national language) is understood by most of the Philippines' 110 million people. The large Filipino diaspora across the United States, the Middle East, and Asia makes Tagalog one of the most widely encountered languages globally. Whether you are messaging Filipino friends, localizing content, or learning the language, paste your English text above.
Common English to Tagalog translations
| English | Tagalog | Pronunciation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hello | Kumusta | koo-MOOS-tah | ||
| Good morning | Magandang umaga | mah-gahn-DAHNG oo-MAH-gah | ||
| Thank you | Salamat | sah-LAH-maht | ||
| Please | Pakiusap | pah-kee-OO-sahp | ||
| How much is this? | Magkano ito? | mahg-KAH-noh ee-TOH | ||
| Where is the bathroom? | Nasaan ang banyo? | nah-SAH-ahn ahng BAHN-yoh | ||
| I do not understand | Hindi ko maintindihan | hin-DEE koh mah-een-tin-dee-HAHN | ||
| Can you help me? | Maaari mo ba akong tulungan? | mah-AH-ree moh bah ah-KONG too-loo-NGAHN | ||
| I would like coffee | Gusto ko ng kape | GOOS-toh koh nahng KAH-peh | ||
| The bill, please | Ang bill, pakiusap | ahng bil pah-kee-OO-sahp | ||
| Nice to meet you | Ikinagagalak kitang makilala | ee-kee-nah-gah-GAH-lahk kee-TAHNG mah-kee-LAH-lah | ||
| Goodbye | Paalam | pah-AH-lahm | ||
| I need a doctor | Kailangan ko ng doktor | kah-ee-LAH-ngahn koh nahng dok-TOR | ||
| Excuse me | Paumanhin | pow-mahng-HIN |
Tips for English to Tagalog translation
Tagalog uses a focus/voice system where verb affixes indicate which noun is the topic of the sentence. Bumili ang babae ng isda (the woman bought fish, actor focus) vs. Binili ng babae ang isda (the fish was bought by the woman, object focus). Both mean roughly the same thing but emphasize different participants.
Tagalog word order is typically VSO (verb-subject-object), though flexibility exists. The verb comes first in formal Tagalog, which requires rearrangement when translating to English SVO order.
Spanish loanwords make up a significant portion of Tagalog vocabulary. Days of the week (Lunes, Martes), numbers above ten (onse, dose, trece), and everyday objects (kutsara/spoon, silya/chair, bintana/window) all come from Spanish. These translate to their English equivalents naturally.
Taglish (mixing Tagalog and English) is the default communication style for many Filipinos, especially in urban areas and social media. The translator outputs standard Tagalog, but if your audience is Filipino, a natural Taglish mix may actually be more appropriate for casual communication.
About the Tagalog language
Tagalog is an Austronesian language and the basis of Filipino, the national language of the Philippines. It originated in the Manila region and became the national standard in 1937. While Tagalog and Filipino are technically distinct (Filipino incorporates words from other Philippine languages), they are mutually intelligible and used interchangeably in everyday life.
The Philippines has about 110 million people and is the third largest English-speaking country by population. Most Filipinos are bilingual in Filipino/Tagalog and English, with English used extensively in government, education, business, and media. The Filipino diaspora numbers about 10 million overseas workers and immigrants, making Tagalog widely spoken in the United States, Canada, the Middle East, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Frequently asked questions
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Essentially yes. Filipino is the national language based on Tagalog.
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No. The output is standard Tagalog. For casual Filipino communication, mixing English naturally may work better.
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Both are Austronesian with some shared vocabulary, but they are not mutually intelligible.
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