Language/Tagalog/Vocabulary/Colors
Hi Tagalog learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be talking about colors! Learning the colors is not only important for daily conversation, it also helps to widen your vocabulary. Colors can be used to describe emotions, objects, places, and so much more.
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson:Tagalog Vocabulary: Basic Vocabulary: Family Members and ..., Greetings and Polite Expressions, Science and Technology & Feelings and Emotions.
Basic Colors[edit | edit source]
Let's start with the basic colors that you might already be familiar with. In Tagalog, colors are translated as "kulay".
| Tagalog | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| pula | Poo-lah | red |
| dilaw | Dee-lahw | yellow |
| asul | Ah-sool | blue |
| berde | Ber-dhé | green |
| lila | Lée-lah | violet/purple |
| kahel | Kah-hel | orange |
| puti | Poo-tee | white |
| itim | Ee-teem | black |
| abo | Ah-boh | gray |
| bughaw | Boo-gaow | dark blue |
Other Colors[edit | edit source]
Now, let's expand our vocabulary with other colors that are often used in daily conversations.
| Tagalog | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| rosas | Roh-sas | pink |
| beige | Beh-gey | beige |
| brown | Brown | brown |
| maroon | Mahr-oon | maroon |
| turquoise | Tur-kwahwz | turquoise |
| silver | Sil-ver | silver |
| gold | Gohld | gold |
Using Colors in Tagalog Sentences[edit | edit source]
Now that we know the different colors, let's see how we can use them in Tagalog sentences. Here are some examples:
- Person 1: Anong paborito mong kulay? (What is your favorite color?)
- Person 2: Pula. (Red.)
- Person 1: Anong kulay ng sapatos mo? (What color are your shoes?)
- Person 2: Itim. (Black.)
- Person 1: Ang magandang florist ay nagbebenta ng magagandang rosas. (The beautiful florist is selling beautiful roses.)
- Person 2: Anong kulay ng mga rosas? (What color are the roses?)
- Person 1: Rosas. (Pink.)
As you can see, colors are used to describe objects in Tagalog sentences.
Fun Facts[edit | edit source]
Did you know that in the Philippines, the colors yellow and orange are often associated with the famous Filipino fast-food restaurant, Jollibee? Their mascot is a bee with yellow and orange stripes. Also, the color red is often used during Christmas season and is often associated with the Parol, a traditional Filipino Christmas decoration.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Learning Tagalog colors is a great way to expand your vocabulary and to communicate better in daily conversations. Practice using colors by describing different objects, places, and emotions. 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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Sources[edit | edit source]
- Tagalog Lessons: Colors - The Philippine Daily Inquirer: The Meaning of Colors in the Philippines
Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages:Tagalog Vocabulary: How to Count and Use Numbers, Drinks, Daily Routine & Days and Months.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Food
- Count from 1 to 10
- Idiomatic Expressions
- Animals
- Education
- Shapes
- Geography
- Animal
- Months of the Year
Sources[edit | edit source]
- TAGALOG: Learn Colors and Words by Coloring - Use Visual ...
- Naming Colors In Tagalog: The 3 Best Ways - Ling App
- English-Tagalog Vocabulary Quiz - Basic Colors