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These are expressions used when giving or getting directions in Tagalog. Very useful when trying to find your way around or when lost.
| Excuse me! (to ask someone): ekskyus nga ho; paumanhin nga ho=formal |
| Can you show me?: puwede bang ipakita ninyo sa akin? |
| I'm lost: nawawala ako |
| I'm not from here: hindi ako taga-rito |
| Can I help you?: ano ho ang maitutulong ko sa inyo? |
| Can you help me?: matutulungan mo ba ako? |
| It's near here: malapit dito |
| It's far from here: malayo mula rito |
| Go straight: dumeretso ka |
| Turn left: kumaliwa ka |
| Turn right: kkumanan ka |
| One moment please!: sandali nga lang ho! |
| Come with me!: halikayo; sumama kayo sa akin |
| How can I get to the museum? : paano ang pagpunta sa museo? |
| How long does it take to get there?: gaano katagal ang pagpunta doon? |
| Downtown (city center): kabayanan; downtown |
The following are words which might be used alone or in combination with other words to ask or give directions.
| Near: malapit | |
| Far: malayo | |
| Right: kanan | |
| Left: kaliwa |
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| Straight: diretso | |
| There: doon | |
| Here: dito | |
| To walk: maglakad |
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| To drive: magmaneho; magdraybe | |
| To turn: umikot; bumuwelta | |
| Traffic light: ilaw; ilaw trapiko=literal |
We hope you will not need to ask for directions in Tagalog. If you do need help then the above sentences are essential. Check our menu above to select another topic or click the "Next" button to view the next lesson.
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