Getting around
| Tagalog | English | Note |
|---|---|---|
| jeepney | jeepney — the icon of PH streets | say 'para po!' to stop |
| tricycle | motorcycle sidecar taxi | for short hops |
| Para po! | Stop please! (to the driver) | the magic jeepney word |
| Bayad po. | Here's my fare. | hand it forward |
| Saan ang terminal? | Where is the terminal? | saan = where |
| Magkano ang pamasahe? | How much is the fare? | — |
| Saan ka pupunta? | Where are you headed? | the driver's usual question |
Directions
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Saan ang ...? | Where is the ...? |
| kaliwa | left |
| kanan | right |
| diretso | straight ahead |
| sa kanto | at the corner |
| malapit | near |
| malayo | far |
| Sa kaliwa, sa kanan. | On the left, on the right. |
| Nasaan ang CR? | Where is the restroom? — CR = comfort room, the normal word |
Ordering food
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Isa pong adobo. | One adobo, please. |
| Kanin po. | Rice, please. |
| Ang bill po. | The bill, please. |
| Masarap! | Delicious! |
| Masarap ba ito? | Is this good? |
| Walang sili. | No chili. |
| Hindi ako kumakain ng karne. | I don't eat meat. |
Check-in and emergencies
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| May reservation po ako. | I have a reservation. |
| Isang gabi po. | For one night. |
| Anong oras ang check-out? | What time is check-out? |
| May sakit ako. | I am sick. |
| Tulong po! | Help, please! |
| Sa ospital po. | To the hospital, please. |
| Nawala ang passport ko. | I lost my passport. |
Mini practice
Q1. To stop a jeepney you call out:
- Bayad po!
- Para po!
- Diretso po!
- Salamat po!
Answer: Para po!
Q2. kaliwa means:
- right
- left
- straight
- corner
Answer: left
Q3. CR refers to:
- the cashier
- the restroom
- the corner
- a tricycle
Answer: the restroom
Q4. 'The bill, please' is:
- Ang menu po
- Ang bill po
- Bayad na
- Magkano po
Answer: Ang bill po
Q5. kanan means:
- left
- straight
- right
- near
Answer: right
