Tagalog speakers in the Philippines have many ways of greeting other people. It is common also to hear them say "Hi" or "Hello" as a form of greeting, especially among close friends. There are no Tagalog translations for these English greetings because they are basically borrowed terms, and any English-speaking person will be readily understood by Filipinos in general (Yes, Virginia and Joe, English is widely spoken in the Philippines, a former colony of the US of A for nearly 50 years!).
Below are a few Tagalog greetings that are importart to learn if one wants to endear himself/herself to Filipinos.
Below is a list of Tagalog words and phrases used in giving or asking for directions.
There are a number of Tagalog words and phrases which are rather vague in terms of specific distance but signify "nearness" or "farness" of a particular object, thing, or place from the speaker. These are:
Below is a list of Tagalog question words with their corresponding meanings and examples in English.