Tagalog Verbs
Welcome to the 10th lesson about verbs in Tagalog. We will first learn about the present tense, followed by the past tense, and future tense. We will also analyze some grammar rules, and finally practice how to ask for direction in Tagalog. To hear the pronunciation, just click on the sound icon.
Verbs are used to express an action (I swim) or a state of being (I am). The present tense in Tagalog conveys a situation or event in the present time. Here are some examples:
| Present Tense | Tagalog |
|---|---|
| I speak English | nagsasalita ako ng ingles  |
| you speak French | nagsasalita ka ng pranses |
| he speaks German | siya ay nagsasalita ng aleman |
| she speaks Italian | siya ay nagsasalita ng italyano |
| we speak Arabic | nagsasalita kami ng arabik |
| they speak Chinese | nagsasalita sila ng tsino |
The past tense in Tagalog conveys a situation or event in the past time. Here are some examples:
| Past Tense | Tagalog |
|---|---|
| I visited France | binisita ko ang pransya |
| you visited Italy | binisita mo ang italya |
| he visited Morocco | binisita niya ang moroko |
| she visited China | binisita niya ang tsina |
| we visited Mexico | binisita namin ang mehiko |
| they visited Kenya | binisita nila ang kenya |
The future tense in Tagalog conveys a situation or event which is anticipated to happen in the future. Here are some examples:
| Future Tense | Tagalog |
|---|---|
| I will drink milk | iinom ako ng gatas |
| you will drink coffee | iinom ka ng kape |
| he will drink tea | siya ay iinom ng tsaa |
| she will drink water | siya ay iinom ng tubig |
| we will drink apple juice | iinom kami ng apol dyus |
| they will drink tea | iinom sila ng tsaa |
Now let's take a break and refresh our vocabulary by learning the body parts.
ear tainga | eye mata | mouth bibig | nose ilong |
hair buhok | face mukha | head ulo | heart puso |
hand kamay | fingers mga daliri | leg binti | feet mga paa |
Travel Phrases in Tagalog
Imagine yourself in some Tagalog speaking country. The following travel phrases are highly important and can help you avoid misunderstanding. Try to memorize them and practice!
| English | Tagalog |
|---|---|
| Can you help me? | puwede mo akong tulungan? |
| Can I help you? | puwede ba kitang tulungan? |
| Where is the airport? | saan ang paliparan? |
| Go straight | diretso lang |
| Then | tapos |
| Turn left | lumikô sa kaliwâ |
| Turn right | lumikô sa kanan |
I hope this lesson about the verbs in Tagalog was not hard for you. If you have any question about this lesson please contact me here. Now it's time to check the next lesson below.
| Tagalog Audio |
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