Filipino-English: phrases and idioms
Idioms
Greetings
Basics
Travel
Food and drinks
Shopping
Emergencies
At the hotel
Public transport and taxi
Asking for directions
At the airport
Money and payments
Time and dates
Weather
Health and the doctor
Family
Work and office
Business and meetings
- Magandang umaga sa inyong lahat.Good morning, everyone.
- Simulan na natin.Let's get started.
- Salamat sa pagpunta ninyo.Thank you for coming.
- Pwede ba tayong mag-schedule ng meeting?Can we schedule a meeting?
- Anong oras ang okay sa iyo?What time works for you?
- Ipapadala ko sa iyo ang mga detalye.I'll send you the details.
School and studying
Computers and technology
Phone and internet
Feelings and emotions
Love and romance
Small talk
Compliments and praise
Apologies and excuses
Holidays and wishes
Sports and fitness
Hobbies and leisure
- Ano ang mga hobby mo?What are your hobbies?
- Gusto kong magbasa ng mga libro.I like reading books.
- May hobby ka ba?Do you have any hobbies?
- Nasasarapan akong makinig ng musika.I enjoy listening to music.
- Ano ang ginagawa mo sa free time mo?What do you do in your free time?
- Mahilig akong maglaro ng football.I love playing football.
At home
Renting an apartment
Bank and post office
- Nasaan ang post office?Where is the post office?
- Kailangan kong mag-withdraw ng pera.I need to withdraw money.
- Gusto kong magdeposito ng pera.I want to deposit money.
- Kailangan ko ng selyo.I need a stamp.
- Magkano ang postage?How much is postage?
- Gusto kong ipadala ang liham na ito.I'd like to send this letter.
Police and documents
Car and driving
- Nasaan ang paradahan?Where is the parking lot?
- Paano ako makakarating sa highway?How do I get to the highway?
- Ayaw mag-start ng kotse.The car won't start.
- Kailangan ko ng gas.I need gas.
- Pakisuyo, punuin ang tangke.Please fill the tank.
- Nasaan ang pinakamalapit na gasolinahan?Where is the nearest gas station?