Marunong ka bang mag-Ingles?

Do you know how to speak English?

Kumusta ka? / Kumusta po kayo?

How are you? (informal / formal-plural)

ikaw / ka / mo / sa iyo

you / your / to you (2nd person singular pronouns)

Magandang tanghali po

Good noon (polite, ~11 AM–1 PM)

Traditional Filipino elder-blessing gesture

siya / niya / sa kanya

he or she / his or her / to him or her (gender-neutral 3rd person singular)

I / my (by me) / to me (ANG / NG / SA 1st person singular)

You're welcome / Don't mention it

Older brother / Older sister (also polite address for male/female peers or staff)

we (inclusive 'you and I' vs. exclusive 'us without you')

Tagalog — Greetings, Politeness & Respect Markers (Po / Opo)

Essential Tagalog (Filipino) A1 greetings, polite particles (po, opo, ho), personal and ang/ng/sa pronouns, self-introductions, and courteous expressions in everyday Filipino contexts.

Level: basic
Languages: tl → en
Cards: 32
Markdown: Tagalog — Greetings, Politeness & Respect Markers (Po / Opo) (.md)

Flashcards (32)

#	Front (Term / Question)	Back (Definition / Answer)	Example
1	Pasensya na po / Paumanhin	Sorry / Apologies (polite)	Pasensya na po at nahuli ako nang sampung minuto dahil sa trapik. — I am sorry that I was ten minutes late because of traffic.
2	Marunong ka bang mag-Ingles?	Do you know how to speak English?	Pasensya na po, nag-aaral pa lang ako ng Tagalog; marunong po ba kayong mag-Ingles? — Sorry, I am still just learning Tagalog; do you know how to speak English?
3	Ang pangalan ko ay... / Ako si...	My name is... / I am...	Magandang araw po, ako po si Elena at bago po akong guro rito. — Good day, I am Elena and I am a new teacher here.
4	Opo / Oo	Yes (polite / informal)	Opo, Lola, tapos na po akong gumawa ng takdang-aralin. — Yes, Grandma, I have already finished doing my homework.
5	Ikinagagalak kitang makilala	Pleased to meet you	Ikinagagalak po kitang makilala; marami na akong narinig tungkol sa iyo. — I am pleased to meet you; I have heard a lot about you.
6	Pakibagalan po ang pagsasalita	Please speak more slowly	Maaari po bang pakibagalan nang kaunti ang inyong pagsasalita? — Could you please speak a little more slowly?
7	Taga-Maynila ako	I am from Manila	Taga-Cebu ang mga magulang ko, pero taga-Maynila na ako ngayon. — My parents are from Cebu, but I am from/living in Manila now.
8	Pakiusap / Paki-	Please (request prefix paki-)	Pakibuksan naman po ang bintana para pumasok ang sariwang hangin. — Could you please open the window so fresh air can come in?
9	Makikiraan po	Excuse me (passing through)	Makikiraan lang po sa gitna; bababa na po ako sa susunod na kanto. — Excuse me passing through the middle; I am getting off at the next corner.
10	Kumusta ka? / Kumusta po kayo?	How are you? (informal / formal-plural)	Uy Maria, matagal tayong hindi nagkita! Kumusta ka na? — Hey Maria, we haven't seen each other in a long time! How are you doing now?
11	ikaw / ka / mo / sa iyo	you / your / to you (2nd person singular pronouns)	Ikaw ba ang kumuha ng susi ko, o naiwan ko ba ito sa iyo kahapon? — Were you the one who took my key, or did I leave it with you yesterday?
12	Hindi ko po naiintindihan	I do not understand (polite)	Pasensya na po, hindi ko po masyadong naiintindihan ang sinabi ninyo. — I am sorry, I do not quite understand what you said.
13	Magandang tanghali po	Good noon (polite, ~11 AM–1 PM)	Magandang tanghali po sa inyong lahat; handa na po ang tanghalian. — Good noon to all of you; lunch is ready.
14	Taga-saan ka?	Where are you from?	Napakagaling mong mag-Tagalog! Taga-saan ka ba talaga? — You speak Tagalog so well! Where are you really from?
15	Mano po	Traditional Filipino elder-blessing gesture	'Mano po, Lolo,' sabi ng bata pagkauwi niya mula sa paaralan. — 'Blessing please, Grandpa,' said the child upon arriving home from school.
16	Ano ang ibig sabihin nito?	What does this mean?	Binabasa ko ang karatula, pero ano po ang ibig sabihin ng salitang ito? — I am reading the sign, but what does this word mean?
17	Mabuti naman, salamat	I am fine, thank you	Mabuti naman po ako, maraming salamat sa pagtatanong. Kayo po, kumusta? — I am doing well, thank you very much for asking. And how are you?
18	Paano sabihin sa Tagalog ang...?	How do you say ... in Tagalog?	Paano po sabihin sa Tagalog ang 'airport'? — How do you say 'airport' in Tagalog?
19	siya / niya / sa kanya	he or she / his or her / to him or her (gender-neutral 3rd person singular)	Siya ang nakababatang kapatid ko; ibinigay ko sa kanya ang payong niya. — He/she is my younger sibling; I gave him/her his/her umbrella.
20	Magandang gabi po	Good evening (polite)	Magandang gabi po, Tita! Maraming salamat po sa masarap na hapunan. — Good evening, Auntie! Thank you very much for the delicious dinner.
21	Paalam / Hanggang sa muli	Goodbye / Until next time	Maraming salamat sa pagbisita sa Pilipinas; paalam at hanggang sa muli! — Thank you very much for visiting the Philippines; goodbye and until we meet again!
22	Ingat ka! / Mag-ingat po kayo!	Take care! (informal / polite)	Malakas ang ulan ngayong gabi; mag-ingat po kayo sa pag-uwi! — The rain is heavy tonight; please take care on your way home!
23	ako / ko / sa akin	I / my (by me) / to me (ANG / NG / SA 1st person singular)	Ako ang nagluto nito; tikman mo ang luto ko at sabihin mo sa akin kung masarap. — I am the one who cooked this; taste my cooking and tell me if it is delicious.
24	Magandang hapon po	Good afternoon (polite)	Magandang hapon po, Ginang Reyes. Tuloy po kayo sa aming opisina. — Good afternoon, Mrs. Reyes. Please come into our office.
25	Walang anuman	You're welcome / Don't mention it	Walang anuman! Magsabi ka lang kung kailangan mo pa ng tulong. — You're welcome! Just let me know if you need more help.
26	Kuya / Ate	Older brother / Older sister (also polite address for male/female peers or staff)	Kuya, Ate, puwede po bang magtanong kung saan ang sakayan ng dyip? — Brother, Sister, may I ask where the jeepney stop is?
27	Nakatira ako sa...	I live in...	Nakatira ako sa Lungsod ng Quezon malapit sa unibersidad. — I live in Quezon City near the university.
28	Maraming salamat po	Thank you very much (polite)	Maraming salamat po sa inyong tulong sa pagbubuhat ng mga bagahe. — Thank you very much for your help carrying the luggage.
29	Hindi po / Hindi	No (polite / informal)	Hindi po ako makakadalo bukas dahil may klase po ako sa umaga. — I will not be able to attend tomorrow because I have a class in the morning.
30	Magandang umaga po	Good morning (polite)	Magandang umaga po, Ginoong Santos! Kumusta po ang tulog ninyo? — Good morning, Mr. Santos! How was your sleep?
31	Ano ang pangalan mo?	What is your name?	Ako nga pala si Carlo; ano naman ang pangalan mo? — By the way, I am Carlo; and what is your name?
32	tayo vs. kami	we (inclusive 'you and I' vs. exclusive 'us without you')	Kakain na tayo sa labas; sasama ka ba sa amin o mauuna na kami? — We (all of us including you) are eating out now; are you coming with us or shall we (excluding you) go ahead?