Language
Although there are over 120 individual languages or dialects in the Philippines, the majority of the people know either Tagalog or Cebuano and English is actually their second language. Below is a list of some common Tagalog phrases that can help you get started.
| English | Tagalog | Phonetics |
|---|---|---|
| Good Morning | Magandang Umaga | mah-gahn-dahng oo-mah-gah |
| Good Evening | Magandang Gabi | mah-gahn-dahng gah-bee |
| How are you? | Kumusta ka? | koo-moo-stah kah |
| Fine | Mabuti | mah-boo-tee |
| I am (your name) | Ako si (your name) | ah-ko see ... |
| Thank you | Salamat | sah-lah-maht |
| You're welcome | Walang anuman | wah-lahng ah-noo-mahn |
| Yes | Oo | oh-oh |
| No | Hindi | heen-dee |
| Excuse Me | Eksyus mi | eks-yoos-mee |
| Where's the toilet? | Nasaan ang kubeta? | nah-sah-ahn ahng koo-bay-tah |
| Goodbye | Paalam | pah-ah-lahm |