Tumagalog (en. Speak tagalog)

tu-ma-ga-log

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to communicate using the Tagalog language.
I need to speak Tagalog to my friends in the Philippines.
Kailangan kong tumagalog sa aking mga kaibigan sa Pilipinas.
Refers to the ability or skill in speaking Tagalog.
He first learned to speak Tagalog when he was young.
Siya ay unang tumagalog noong siya ay bata pa.
A form of communication rooted in Filipino culture.
His Tagalog speaking is filled with foreign words.
Ang kanyang tumagalog ay puno ng mga salitang banyaga.

Etymology

The word 'Tagalog' comes from the words 'taga' meaning 'from' and 'ilog' meaning 'river'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Speaking Tagalog is helpful.
The ability to speak Tagalog is beneficial.
Nakatutulong ang tumagalog
You need to speak Tagalog.
It's important to communicate in Tagalog in events or discussions.
Kailangan mong tumagalog

Related Words

Tagalog
A primary language in the Philippines and one of its official languages.
Tagalog
Filipino Language
The national language of the Philippines, based on Tagalog.
Wikang Filipino

Slang Meanings

Started speaking in Tagalog
He started speaking in Tagalog after studying in the Philippines.
Tumagalog na siya matapos mag-aral sa Pilipinas.
Became good at Tagalog
You’re good at Tagalog now, so you can’t say no to me!
Tumagalog ka na, kaya can’t say no sa akin!
Just speak Tagalog
Are you hesitating? Just speak Tagalog!
Nag-aalinlangan ka pa? Tumagalog ka na lang!