Here is my “cheat sheet” list of words that my Filipino accountant instsited that I learn before going on my trip. She was smart to teach these to me. Here is my list for your viewing pleasure:
Word in English
Word in Taglog
Pronounced Like
Yes
OO
OhOh
No
Hindi
Hindee
Thank You
Salamat
(sounds like salami with a T)
Hello
Kamusta
Kah-muh-stah
How Much?
Magkano
Mic-gan-oh
I don’t know
Ewan
A-wann
Delicious
Masarap
Mess her up
Why?
Bakit
Bo-kit
Where?
Asaan
Ahhsa aohnn
Beautiful
Maganda
Ma-gun-daah
Ugly
Pangit
Pon-git
Money
Pera
Pearrah
Change (from a purchase)
Sukli
Sue-klee
Uncle
Tiyo/Tito
Tee-yo/Teet-oh
Aunt
Tiya/Tita
Tee-yah/Teet-ah
Doing well
Mabuti
Muh-bootie
I love you!!
Mahal Kita
Mah Hal Keeta
Some of the words they used in her region instead:
