Mon 7 Nov 2005
Speaking Tagalog is not enough. Sometimes, you need to speak Pilipino English, or English with a Pinoy accent. Example words: journal, country, southern. If you pronounce English correctly, you might not be able to connect with some listeners who might call you “Bostonian”.
Tagalog words / phrases
magkita tayo sa… – let’s meet in the…
mayabang – boastful
Ma, bayad po – Mister, here’s my payment (for the jeepney fare)
Ma, kulang po – Mister, it (the change you gave me) is not enough
bakit? – why?
magkano ang binigay ko? – how much did I give you?
ano? – what?
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December 31st, 2009 at 6:03 am
Hi from mexico, good website. I will come back more often to see what’s new.
June 3rd, 2010 at 1:01 am
Hi. I am a Japanese student who is doing my internship in Manila. I’ve been having a hard time to understand Tagalog, but your podcast will help hopefully! Thanks.
[From Manuel] Thanks! Have fun learning Tagalog. :-)