English to Filipino Common Words and Phrases

There are so many important words and phrases that need to be learned when learning a new language. To help you on your learning journey, we've compiled a list of some of the more common words and phrases that you might come across when learning Filipino (Tagalog).

By scrolling down, you'll find a short list of common words and phrases in a number of important topics like saying yes and no or please and thank you, or asking and answering questions like how are you? and what is your name? There is also a section for apoligizing in Filipino.

While the list is still very much a work in progress, we do add new content as we are able, so check back again later if you want to see what's new.

Common Words and Phrases from English to Filipino:

Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view these common words and phrases from Filipino to English.

English to Filipino Words for Yes and No

Yes ➔ Opo (formal)

Yes ➔ Oo (informal)

No ➔ Hindi

Please and Thank You from English to Filipino

Please ➔ Pakiusap

Thank you. ➔ Salamat. (informal)

Thank you. ➔ Salamat po. (more formal)

Thank you very much. ➔ Maraming salamat. (informal)

Thank you very much. ➔ Maraming salamat po. (more formal)

How Are You from English to Filipino

How are you? ➔ Kamusta ka?

Fine, thanks. ➔ Mabuti naman, salamat.

English to Filipino for Exchanging Names

What is your name? ➔ Anong pangalan mo?

My name is (name). ➔ Ang pangalan ko ay (name).

I am (name). ➔ Ako po ay si (name).

Apologizing from English to Filipino

I'm sorry. ➔ Pasensya na.

I'm sorry. ➔ Pasensya na po. (more formal)

Sorry ➔ Paumanhin

Other Useful English to Filipino Phrases

Can we be friends? ➔ Pwede ba kitang maging kaibigan?

This list of English to Filipino common words and phrases was last updated on March 16, 2025.

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The Fine Print

I don't speak Filipino myself, so there could be mistakes in the translations. Most of what is here is user-submitted, but I do try to check for accuracy and make corrections as I can. Thanks for your understanding. Best of luck on your Filipino language learning journey!