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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 Audio
you speak French nagsasalita ka ng pranses Audio
he speaks German siya ay nagsasalita ng aleman Audio
she speaks Italian siya ay nagsasalita ng italyano Audio
we speak Arabic nagsasalita kami ng arabik Audio
they speak Chinese nagsasalita sila ng tsino Audio

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 Audio
you visited Italy binisita mo ang italya Audio
he visited Morocco binisita niya ang moroko Audio
she visited China binisita niya ang tsina Audio
we visited Mexico binisita namin ang mehiko Audio
they visited Kenya binisita nila ang kenya Audio

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 Audio
you will drink coffee iinom ka ng kape Audio
he will drink tea siya ay iinom ng tsaa Audio
she will drink water siya ay iinom ng tubig Audio
we will drink apple juice iinom kami ng apol dyus Audio
they will drink tea iinom sila ng tsaa Audio

Now let's take a break and refresh our vocabulary by learning the body parts.

ear
ear Audio tainga
eye
eye Audio mata
mouth
mouth Audio bibig
nose
nose Audio ilong
hair
hair Audio buhok
face
face Audio mukha
head
head Audio ulo
heart
heart Audio puso
hand
hand Audio kamay
fingers
fingers Audio mga daliri
leg
leg Audio binti
feet
feet Audio 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? Audio
Can I help you? puwede ba kitang tulungan? Audio
Where is the airport? saan ang paliparan? Audio
Go straight diretso lang Audio
Then tapos Audio
Turn left lumikô sa kaliwâ Audio
Turn right lumikô sa kanan Audio

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