Language/Tagalog/Vocabulary/Clothes
Hi Tagalog learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to clothes in Tagalog.
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Greetings and Polite Expressions, Drinks, Directions and Transportation & Animals.
Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start by learning some basic vocabulary related to clothes in Tagalog:
| Tagalog | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| damit | dah-mit | Clothes |
| damit pambahay | dah-mit pam-ba-hay | Home clothes |
| kasuotan | ka-swo-tan | Apparel |
| sapatos | sa-pa-tos | Shoes |
| medyas | me-dyas | Socks |
| pantalon | pan-ta-lon | Pants |
| short | short | Shorts |
| blusa | bloo-sa | Blouse |
| t-shirt | tee-syert | T-shirt |
| damit pang-ilalim | dah-mit pang ila-lim | Underwear |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Anong susuotin ko? (What should I wear?)
- Person 2: Magdamit ka ng damit pambahay mo. (Wear your home clothes.)
Upper Body Clothing[edit | edit source]
Now let's move on to vocabulary for upper body clothing:
| Tagalog | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| kamiseta | ka-mi-se-ta | Shirt |
| kamisadentro | ka-mi-sa-den-tro | Undershirt |
| suot | swot | Vest |
| amerikana | a-me-ri-ka-na | Jacket |
| sutana | su-ta-na | Blazer |
| hoodies | hu-diyes | Hoodie |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Anong suot mo ngayon? (What are you wearing today?)
- Person 2: Nakasuot ako ng kamiseta at amerikana. (I'm wearing a shirt and a jacket.)
Lower Body Clothing[edit | edit source]
Let's move on to vocabulary for lower body clothing:
| Tagalog | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| shorts | shorts | Shorts |
| pantalon | pan-ta-lon | Pants |
| maong | ma-ong | Jeans |
| leggings | legg-ings | Leggings |
| palda | pal-da | Skirt |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Anong gusto mong isuot? (What do you want to wear?)
- Person 2: Gusto ko magshorts. (I want to wear shorts.)
Footwear[edit | edit source]
Here are some vocabulary related to footwear:
| Tagalog | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| sapatos | sa-pa-tos | Shoes |
| sandalyas | san-dal-yas | Sandals |
| tsinelas | tsi-ne-las | Flip-flops |
| sapin-sapin | sa-pin sa-pin | Sneakers |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Anong ginagamit mong sapatos? (What shoes are you using?)
- Person 2: Suot ko ngayon ang aking mga sapin-sapin. (I'm wearing my sneakers today.)
Accessories[edit | edit source]
Last but not least, here are some vocabulary for clothing accessories:
| Tagalog | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| sombrero | som-bre-ro | Hat |
| suot na mata | swot na ma-ta | Sunglasses |
| bag | bag | Bag |
| relo | re-lo | Watch |
| kwintas | kwin-tas | Necklace |
| pulseras | pul-se-ras | Bracelets |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Nasaan ang iyong relo? (Where is your watch?)
- Person 2: Naiwan ko sa bahay. (I left it in our house.)
Learning Tagalog vocabulary for clothes is important for daily conversations. Practice these words with someone who speaks Tagalog. To improve your Tagalog vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Videos[edit | edit source]
CLOTHING: APPAREL | English – Filipino/Tagalog - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Tagalog Magnetic Dress Up & Weather Set - Fil-Am Learners
- Tagalog Words: Clothing & Accessories: Basic Vocabulary List
- Tagalog lessons: Clothing