Learn TagalogWith Wika

Tagalog, the base of Filipino, in short everyday lessons, so you can finally answer back in the language you grew up hearing.

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Meet Tagalog

The language of Metro Manila, the Southern Tagalog provinces, and Filipino families around the world.

Also called

  • Filipino

Whatever your family calls it, it's the same language and the same course.

Where Tagalog is spoken

  • Metro Manila
  • Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon and Rizal
  • Bulacan, Nueva Ecija and Aurora
  • Marinduque and Mindoro
  • Across the country and the diaspora as Filipino

Connect with Tagalog

From family traditions to everyday phrases, here is what makes this language worth keeping, and worth passing on.

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Welcome to Manila

National Capital Region, Philippines

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Welcome to Manila

National Capital Region, Philippines

Where Tagalog is Spoken

Tagalog is spoken across Metro Manila and the provinces of Central and Southern Luzon. As the base of Filipino, the national language, it is also the language most Filipinos share, at home and abroad.
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The Culture and Traditions

Tagalog carries ideas like bayanihan, neighbours carrying a whole house together, and the everyday warmth of a family table. Learning it lets you take part in that, not just watch it.
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It's raining! Tricycles aren't allowed on the highway. How are you getting home?

Tagalog

Sasakay na lang ako ng bus para hindi ako mabasa.

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It's raining! Tricycles aren't allowed on the highway. How are you getting home?

Tagalog

Sasakay na lang ako ng bus para hindi ako mabasa.

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Why is Tagalog Unique?

Tagalog is built around respect. Small words like po and opo change how a sentence lands with a lola or a tito, and getting them right is often the first thing family notices.
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Why Learn to Speak Tagalog?

Tagalog opens doors, sparks conversations, and connects you to a whole way of life.

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UNIT 1

Basic Filipino Phrases

🏁 LAYUNIN

Learn how Filipinos greet, thank, and show respect in everyday life — and why the way you say something matters just as much as what you say.

Mga Pangunahing Parirala

🌅Magandang umagaGood morning
☀️Magandang haponGood afternoon
🌙Magandang gabiGood evening
🐱Kumusta ka?How are you?
🙏SalamatThank you
FAMILYWords that land at home
🌅Magandang umagama-GAN-dang u-MA-gaGood morning
☀️Magandang haponma-GAN-dang HA-ponGood afternoon
🌙Magandang gabima-GAN-dang GA-biGood evening

👵"Saan Ka Pupunta?"

For Family

Tagalog is the language of reunions, group chats, and every "sige, sabay tayo" thread you've ever been left out of. Learning it means you finally get the joke your uncle keeps making and you can actually talk to your lola.
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EnglishFilipino

English

Good morning

Filipino

Magandang umaga

ma-GAN-dang u-MA-ga

TRANSLATOREnglish → Filipino

You say

Filipino

Magandang umaga

ma-GAN-dang u-MA-ga

Tap to hear how a local would say it

For Going Home

Tagalog turns a visit home into more than nodding along. Order at the carinderia without pointing, chat with the tindera at the market, and actually understand what the tricycle driver just said.
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UNIT 1

Basic Filipino Phrases

🏁 LAYUNIN

Learn how Filipinos greet, thank, and show respect in everyday life — and why the way you say something matters just as much as what you say.

Mga Pangunahing Parirala

🌅Magandang umagaGood morning
☀️Magandang haponGood afternoon
🌙Magandang gabiGood evening
🐱Kumusta ka?How are you?
🙏SalamatThank you
REVIEWERUNIT 1 · Basic Filipino Phrases
🌅Magandang umagama-GAN-dang u-MA-gaGood morning
☀️Magandang haponma-GAN-dang HA-ponGood afternoon
🌙Magandang gabima-GAN-dang GA-biGood evening
🐱Kumusta ka?ku-MUS-ta kaHow are you?

🎌"Po" and "Opo": The Respect Words

Filipino has a built-in grammar of respect. "Po" and "Opo" are added when speaking to elders, strangers, or anyone deserving respect. Kumusta ka? is casual. Kumusta ka po? is respectful.

For Culture

Tagalog is where the best Filipino songs, movies, memes, and one-liners actually live. Once you understand it, you laugh at a joke the second it lands.
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💬 PRACTICE

Gamitin ang iyong natutunang wika!

Nakatagpo ka ng isang turista sa Maynila.

🧑‍💼 Turista

Excuse me, how are you?

Sagutin sa Tagalog...

SCENARIONakatagpo ka ng isang turista sa Maynila.
🧑‍💼 TuristaExcuse me, how are you?
YouMabuti naman, salamat po! Kumusta kayo?
WikaGumamit ng "po" para mas magalang ang dating ng iyong sagot sa mga di kilala.

For Work

Tagalog opens doors in meetings, small talk, and everything in between. It is the language of the country's busiest business hubs, and speaking even a little of it shows clients and teammates you're actually paying attention.

How To Learn Tagalog

If you're starting from zero, Wika gets you going with the fundamentals first.

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UNIT 1

Basic Filipino Phrases

🏁 LAYUNIN

Learn how Filipinos greet, thank, and show respect in everyday life — and why the way you say something matters just as much as what you say.

Mga Pangunahing Parirala

🌅Magandang umagaGood morning
☀️Magandang haponGood afternoon
🌙Magandang gabiGood evening
🐱Kumusta ka?How are you?
🙏SalamatThank you
REVIEWERUNIT 1 · Greetings
🌅Magandang umagama-GAN-dang u-MA-gaGood morning
☀️Magandang haponma-GAN-dang HA-ponGood afternoon
🌙Magandang gabima-GAN-dang GA-biGood evening
🐱Kumusta ka?ku-MUS-ta kaHow are you?
🙏Salamatsa-LA-matThank you

Greetings and Polite Words

Start with the basics you'll use in every single conversation, like hello, thank you, and the polite words locals notice right away.
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💬 PRACTICE

Gamitin ang iyong natutunang wika!

Nakatagpo ka ng isang turista sa Maynila.

🧑‍💼 Turista

Excuse me, how are you?

Sagutin sa Tagalog...

PRACTICESay it in your own words
Excuse me, how are you?

Sagutin sa Tagalog...

SUBMIT

💡 Halimbawang Sagot

Mabuti naman, salamat po! Kumusta kayo?

Introducing Yourself

Learn to share your name, where you're from, and a little about yourself, so you can hold your own the moment someone asks.
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Ano ang ibig sabihin ng "Good morning?"

Piliin ang tamang sagot!

AMagandang gabi
BMagandang umaga
CMagandang hapon
DMagandang sayo
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Ano ang ibig sabihin ng "Good morning?"

AMagandang gabi
BMagandang umaga
CMagandang hapon
DMagandang sayo
You're doing amazing!

Everyday Words You'll Use

Pick up the common words that show up everywhere — at home, at the market, and in daily conversation, so things start to click faster.
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DDialectoFilipino
Kumusta! Ready to practice your Tagalog greetings?Opo! Teach me something warm.Say "Magandang umaga po" to an elder. The "po" carries the respect.Magandang umaga po!Perfect stress on GAN-dang. 🎉
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DIALECTOAsk, answer, repeat
Kumusta! Ready to practice your Tagalog greetings?Opo! Teach me something warm.Say "Magandang umaga po" to an elder. The "po" carries the respect.Magandang umaga po!Perfect stress on GAN-dang. 🎉

Basic Questions and Answers

Put it all together by learning to ask and answer simple questions in Tagalog — the kind that turn a one-word exchange into an actual conversation.
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UNIT 1

The Foundation

Basic Filipino Phrases

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UNIT 1

Basic Filipino Phrases

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Your Tagalog Learning Path

Wika builds one short lesson at a time — kumusta, reviewer, practice, scenario, recap — so Tagalog stops being a subject and starts being something you can actually use.
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What you'll learn in Tagalog

Short lessons, one step at a time: kumusta, reviewer, practice, scenario, recap.

  1. 01

    Greetings and polite words

    Hello, thank you, and the respectful words elders notice first.

  2. 02

    Introducing yourself

    Your name, where your family is from, and a little about you, in Tagalog.

  3. 03

    Everyday words

    The words that come up at home, at the market, and at the family table.

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    Questions and answers

    Simple questions and replies that turn a one-word exchange into a conversation.

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    Family and respect

    How to talk to lolas, titos, and cousins in Tagalog, with the right level of respect.

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    Real conversations

    Practise everyday situations with Dialecto, Wika's conversation partner, on the paid plans.

Learn Tagalog as an Experience

Designed for Heritage learners, families, and anyone reconnecting with Tagalog.

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Talk to Dialecto, Your Conversational Companion

Meet Dialecto , your ultimate judgment-free practice buddy that helps you speak through everyday real-world situations and master local expressions.

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Personalized Dynamic Learning Loop

Say goodbye to generic lessons. Wika builds a path tailored completely to you, matching your personal goals whether you're talking to family or visiting the province.

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Stage 1: Common Greetings & Salutations
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Stage 2: Family & Respect for Elders
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Stage 3: Street Food & Markets
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Gamified Level Progression

Climb the ranks from beginner to fluent. Earn XP, unlock digital achievements, and rise to the top of competitive weekly leagues.

Built with native speakers

Tagalog sounds different from town to town and family to family. That's why Wika's Tagalog course is reviewed by people who grew up speaking it.

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  • Native Tagalog speakers check words, phrases, and recordings.
  • Corrections from the community go back into the lessons.
  • Every contributor helps keep Tagalog alive for the next generation.

Tagalog questions, answered

The things people ask before starting Tagalog.

Is Tagalog free to learn on Wika?

Yes, it's free to start. Wika is free to download, and core Tagalog lessons, streaks, missions, the dictionary, and rank progression are free to use. Conversation practice with Dialecto comes with the optional paid plans. Read the subscription terms

Is Filipino the same as Tagalog?

Filipino, the national language, is based on Tagalog, and the two are very close in everyday speech. Wika's course teaches the Tagalog people speak at home and in Metro Manila, which is what most learners mean by Filipino.

Can I learn on Android?

Yes. Wika is on Google Play for Android phones and tablets, and on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Get it on Google Play

How long does it take to learn Tagalog?

It depends on where you start and how often you practise. Lessons are short enough to fit into a few minutes a day, and Wika places you at the right level, whether you're a complete beginner or a heritage learner who understands more Tagalog than you speak.

I understand some Tagalog but can't speak it. Is Wika for me?

Yes. That's who Wika is built for: heritage learners and families reconnecting with Tagalog. You can start from the basics or move quickly through what you already know.

Who checks the Tagalog lessons?

Native Tagalog speakers review the words, phrases, and recordings so every lesson sounds like home. If you speak Tagalog, you can help as a Wika Contributor. Be a Wika Contributor

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