PinyaAsk for Directions in Tagalog - Direksyon
Learn Tagalog words for right, left, straight, and useful phrases for asking directions.
When You're Lost
You might get lost while traveling in the Philippines.
Learning direction words in Tagalog will help!
Basic Directions
| English | Tagalog | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Right | kanan | ka-nan |
| Left | kaliwa | ka-lee-wa |
| Straight | diretso | dee-ret-so |
| Front | harap | ha-rap |
| Back | likod | lee-kod |
| Near | malapit | ma-la-pit |
| Far | malayo | ma-la-yo |
Location Words
| English | Tagalog |
|---|---|
| Here | dito |
| There (near) | diyan |
| There (far) | doon |
| Inside | loob |
| Outside | labas |
| Above | taas |
| Below | baba |
| Beside | tabi |
| Corner | kanto |
Asking for Directions
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Nasaan ang...? | Where is the...? |
| Paano pumunta sa...? | How do I get to...? |
| Malayo ba? | Is it far? |
| Malapit lang ba? | Is it nearby? |
| Nawawala ako | I'm lost |
Giving Directions
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Kumanan ka | Turn right |
| Kumaliwa ka | Turn left |
| Diretso lang | Go straight |
| Sa kanto | At the corner |
| Katabi ng... | Next to... |
| Sa harap ng... | In front of... |
| Sa likod ng... | Behind... |
Example Conversation
Asking for directions:
A: Excuse me, nasaan po ang SM Mall? (Excuse me, where is SM Mall?)
B: Ah, diretso ka lang, tapos kumanan ka sa kanto. (Ah, go straight, then turn right at the corner.)
A: Malayo po ba? (Is it far?)
B: Hindi, malapit lang. Mga 5 minutos. (No, it's nearby. About 5 minutes.)
A: Salamat po! (Thank you!)
Useful Landmarks
Places often used in directions:
- simbahan - church
- palengke - market
- bangko - bank
- gasolinahan - gas station
- ospital - hospital
- eskwelahan - school
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