Friday, December 5, 2008

Tagalog Word: tinidor

Tagalog Word of the Day: tinidor

pangngalan
noun

pangngalang pambalana
common noun

tinidor
fork

This word derives from the Spanish word tenedor.

Tagalog sentence: Kailangan ko ng tinidor.
English translation: I need a fork.

tinidor
fork

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Tagalog Word: sapatos

Tagalog Word of the Day: sapatos

pangngalan
noun

pangngalang pambalana
common noun

sapatos
shoe

This word derives from the plural of the Spanish word zapato. The Tagalog word always has an "s" at the end, even when not in plural form.

Tagalog sentence: Itim ang sapatos ko.
English translation: My shoes are black.

sapatos
shoes

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Tagalog Word: hamon

Tagalog Word of the Day: hamon

pangngalan
noun

pangngalang pambalana
common noun

hamon
ham

This word derives from the Spanish word jamón.

Tagalog sentence:
Kapag Pasko, naghahanda ang mga Pilipino ng hamon.

English translation:
During Christmas, Filipinos prepare ham.

hamon
ham

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Tagalog Word: salamin

Tagalog Word of the Day: salamin

pangngalan
noun

pangngalang pambalana
common noun

salamin
mirror

Tagalog sentence: Kailangan ko ng salamin.
English translation: I need a mirror.

Tagalog sentence: Tingnan mo ang sarili mo sa salamin.
English translation: Look at yourself in the mirror.

Tagalog sentence: Linisin mo ang salamin.
English translation: Clean the mirror.

salamin
mirror

Monday, December 1, 2008

Tagalog Word: regalo

Tagalog Word of the Day: regalo

pangngalan
noun

pangngalang pambalana
common noun

regalo
gift

maliit na regalo
a small gift

malaking regalo
a big gift

Tagalog sentence: Anong gusto mong regalo?
English translation: What gift do you want?

regalo
gfit

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Tagalog Word: bandila

Tagalog Word of the Day: bandila

pangngalan
noun

pangngalang pambalana
common noun

bandila
flag


Tagalog sentence: Tingnan mo ang bandila ng Pilipinas.
English translation: Look at the flag of the Philippines.

bandila
flag