Some Philipines words.

The local dialect is called Tagalog. The national language is Filipino. A lot of our words are similar to Spanish words, as our country was once occupied by the Spanish. It's easy to learn the language, especially if you would be around people who continually speak Tagalog. My fiance is an American, but he has already learned quite a number of Tagalog words. He can already say a few sentences and respond to some Tagalog words that he can understand. I don't actually give him lessons, he just learns from hearing people around him in conversations. When there are words that he can't understand, he would ask me about it and I would translate it to him, and he remembers them easily. Filipino love story movies are really emotional. It usually becomes a hit if there is a lot of crying in the story. But it would be really funny to see people crying in the streets here... LOL! Maybe you should come and visit the country sometime so you can learn the language, the beautiful places and the culture as well! It's one of my hobbies to take pictures of places I go to every now and then, and I've got several interesting pictures on my blog, places in our country you might want to visit someday! http://www.paulynramirez.com

Philippines belongs to the third world country. That is why many Filipinos are always victims of discriminations. But if you will have known Filipinos better, you will realize that they don't deserve the kind of treatment they usually get from foreigners. Yes, their poverty triggered them to work as domestic helpers, factory workers, entertainers, chambermaids, etc. But there are also Filipinos who excelled in other positions. Like nurses, doctors, managers, pilots, etc. What i like most in Filipinos are their being hospitable, close family ties, always smiling, and helpful. The Filipino movies are really dramatic most of the times. It depicts the kind of emotions they have- easily gets hurt and very sensitive. But they are also strong when needed to.

Well, here are some important words or phrases that you might find useful when you come here: Mahal kita (I love you) Magandang umaga (good morning) Magandang hapon (good afternoon) Magandang gabi (good evening) Kumusta (how are you) Magkano (how much?) Salamat (thank you) Oo (yes) Hindi (no)

I was very happy because you like our language. I wonder what are the title of the movies that you have watched. They must be great for you to love it. ..^^..cherry

Here are other common Filipino words that also might be of help to you, besides those that was already posted: Mabuhay - a form of greeting, means "long live" Pinoy - nickname for "Filipino" which refers to people of the Philippines. Ano - What Alin - Which Sino - Who Saan - Where Bakit - Why Kailan - When Paano - How Masarap - Delicious Kain tayo - Let's eat Tulog tayo - Let's sleep Gising na - Wake up

Filipino language is reaaly good.. especially when your already fluent speaking it!! its fun speaking in filipino!! also thereare a lot of brautiful places that you can see... like boracay and el nido.. check those place it looks like a paradise