The Tagalog language is spoken by 46% of the population.  It is the basis of Pilipino, the
national language adopted by the government in 1947 as the medium of communication in schools, businesses, and government.  Tagalog (taga ilog or river dwellers) came from the people who lived in thriving settlements along the banks of the Pasig River.  Here is a a short list of some basic words for you to try out!

NUMBERS

One                  isa
Two                dalawa
Three              tatlo
Four                apat
Five                  lima
Six                  anim
Seven              pito
Eight              walo
Nine                siyam
Ten                sampu

DAYS OF THE WEEK

Sunday            Linggo
Monday            Lunes
Tuesday          Martes
Wednesday      Miyerkoles
Thursday          Huwebes
Friday              Biyernes
Saturday          Sabado

GREETINGS

How are you?                  kumusta po sila?
I'm well, thank you.          mabuti po naman.
Good morning.                magandang umaga po.
Good afternoon.              magandang hapon po.
Good evening.                  magandang gabi po.
Good-bye.                        paalam na po.
Thank you.                      salamat.
Welcome.                      mabuhay.
Yes.                                oo.
No.                                  hindi.
Please.                          paki.