English to Tagalog Translator

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Tagalog (Tagalog) is spoken by about 80 million people across the Philippines, where it is the basis of Filipino, and Filipino communities worldwide. It belongs to the Austronesian language family and is written in the Latin alphabet. Tagalog usually puts the verb first, marks the role of each noun with particles like ang and ng through its focus system, and freely mixes in Spanish and English loanwords.

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English and Tagalog: key differences

Writing system and sentence structure affect how English text is rebuilt in Tagalog.

Feature	English	Tagalog
Writing system	the Latin alphabet	the Latin alphabet
Typical word order	subject–verb–object	verb-initial

How to translate English to Tagalog

Type or paste your English text into the translator above, up to 2,000 characters at a time.
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Common English to Tagalog phrases

Everyday expressions translated from English to Tagalog:

English	Tagalog
Hello	Kumusta
Good night	Magandang gabi
Thank you	Salamat
Please	Pakiusap
How are you?	Kumusta ka?
What is your name?	Anong pangalan mo?
I love you	Mahal kita
Excuse me	Paumanhin
Where is the bathroom?	Nasaan ang banyo?
Goodbye	Paalam

English to Tagalog example sentences

Full sentences translated from English to Tagalog:

English	Tagalog
Please email the signed form before five o'clock.	Paki-email po ang pirmadong form bago mag-alas-singko. Polite workplace request · formal — Paki- forms a request and po marks respect; the English loans reflect ordinary contemporary workplace Filipino · Standard Filipino (Philippines); contemporary workplace usage
I gave the children three books.	Binigyan ko ng tatlong aklat ang mga bata. Explaining a completed handover · neutral — Beneficiary-focus binigyan aligns with ang mga bata, while the books form an ng phrase · Standard Filipino (Tagalog-based; Philippines)
The train has already left.	Umalis na ang tren. Travel update · neutral — Completed-aspect umalis plus na conveys already; the verb does not encode an English tense · Standard Filipino (Tagalog-based; Philippines)
Are you still waiting for me?	Hinihintay mo pa ba ako? Informal message to one person · informal — Object-focus hinihintay makes ako the focused participant, while pa and ba occupy natural clitic positions · Standard Filipino (Tagalog-based; Philippines)
Let's eat before the meeting begins.	Kumain tayo bago magsimula ang pulong. Suggestion to colleagues · neutral — Inclusive tayo explicitly includes the addressee, a distinction not encoded by English let's · Standard Filipino (Tagalog-based; Philippines)
Please don't throw this away.	Huwag po ninyo itong itapon. Respectful instruction · formal — Huwag forms a negative command, po adds respect, and ninyo addresses a group or one person politely · Standard Filipino (Tagalog-based; Philippines); polite addressee
I'm sorry, I couldn't reply right away.	Pasensya na, hindi ako nakasagot agad. Apology in a personal message · informal — Nakasagot expresses successful ability in completed aspect, so the sentence is not a word-for-word past-tense mapping · Standard Filipino (Tagalog-based; Philippines)

About the Tagalog language

People most often translate Tagalog for family, work abroad, and travel, and the AI engine preserves the tone and context that word-for-word tools miss.

Native name: Tagalog
Speakers: 80 million
Language family: Austronesian
Writing system: the Latin alphabet
Word order: verb-initial

English to Tagalog translation tips

English uses subject–verb–object word order, while Tagalog is verb-initial, so the AI restructures whole sentences instead of substituting words one by one.
Tagalog sentences typically start with the verb and mark participants with focus particles, a structure with no direct English equivalent, so sentences are rebuilt in translation. English requires an explicit subject in nearly every sentence and marks questions with word order, so translations into English often need pronouns and auxiliaries that the source language leaves out.
This bundle uses Standard Filipino as used in the Philippines, with its Tagalog grammatical base. Regional Philippine languages are separate languages, and even Manila usage ranges from formal Filipino to extensive Filipino-English code-switching.
Tagalog-family verbs mark aspect and focus rather than English-style tense and active/passive alone. Identify whether the actor, patient, beneficiary, location or another role is in focus before choosing the verb affix and ang/ng/sa phrase marking.
Tayo includes the addressee, while kami excludes the addressee. English we can mean either, so preserve context or ask which group is intended.
Po and opo express respect, and respectful address often uses kayo or ninyo for one person. Keep the level consistent: do not add po to otherwise abruptly casual wording without checking the relationship.

English to Tagalog translation FAQ

How much does English to Tagalog translation cost?

Nothing. Every English to Tagalog translation on AI Translate is free, and you do not need to create an account or install anything.

How accurate is AI English to Tagalog translation?

The translator uses a modern AI language model that understands context, so English to Tagalog results read more naturally than word-for-word tools. Tagalog sentences typically start with the verb and mark participants with focus particles, a structure with no direct English equivalent, so sentences are rebuilt in translation. For legal, medical, or other high-stakes text, have a fluent speaker review the output.

How do you say hello in Tagalog?

Hello in Tagalog is Kumusta. The common-phrases table on this page lists more everyday Tagalog expressions, such as Salamat (thank you) and Paalam (goodbye).

Can I translate Tagalog back to English?

Yes. Use the swap button next to the language selectors, or open the dedicated Tagalog to English translator page.

Is my text kept private?

Your English text is sent securely for translation and is not stored as raw content. There are no ads and no tracking cookies.

How much English text can I translate at once?

You can translate up to 2,000 characters of English per request. For longer documents, translate them in sections.

How do I choose between tayo and kami for English 'we'?

Use tayo when the person addressed is part of the group and kami when that person is excluded. If the English context does not reveal that distinction, ask rather than guessing.

Why can the same English event use different Filipino verb forms?

Filipino verb affixes interact with which participant is in focus. Decide what the sentence presents as its central participant, then align the verb with the ang-marked phrase and mark other roles appropriately.

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