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

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