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Welcome to our lesson on Tagalog Vocabulary related to Daily Routines! In this lesson, we will explore essential vocabulary that will help you describe your daily activities in Tagalog, from waking up in the morning to going to bed at night. Understanding these words and phrases is crucial as they form the foundation of everyday conversations, making your interactions more meaningful and relatable.

As you navigate through this lesson, you’ll find a variety of examples and exercises designed to reinforce your learning. By the end, you should feel confident using these terms in your daily life!

Importance of Daily Routine Vocabulary

Daily routines are an integral part of our lives, and being able to describe them in Tagalog not only enhances your vocabulary but also allows you to connect with Filipino culture more deeply. Whether you are planning a trip to the Philippines, trying to speak with Filipino friends, or immersing yourself in the language, knowing how to talk about daily activities is essential.

In this lesson, we will cover the following sections:

• Common Daily Activities

• Vocabulary Lists

• Example Sentences

• Exercises and Practice Scenarios

Common Daily Activities

Let’s start by discussing some common daily activities. These are activities that most people engage in every day, and knowing the vocabulary for these actions will help you describe your routine.

Waking Up and Morning Routine

We begin our day with waking up and performing morning routines. Here are some key terms related to this part of your day.

Tagalog	Pronunciation	English
gumising	goo-mee-sing	to wake up
maghugas ng mukha	mag-hoo-gas nang moo-kah	to wash face
maligo	mah-lee-go	to take a shower
magbihis	mag-bee-his	to get dressed
kumain ng almusal	koo-mah-in nang al-moo-sal	to eat breakfast

Work and School Activities

After the morning routine, most people head to work or school. Here’s vocabulary that relates to this part of the day.

Tagalog	Pronunciation	English
pumasok	poo-mah-sok	to go in (to school/work)
mag-aral	mag-ah-ral	to study
magtrabaho	mag-tra-bah-ho	to work
kumain ng tanghalian	koo-mah-in nang tang-ha-lee-an	to eat lunch
makipag-usap	mah-kee-pag-oo-sap	to talk (to others)

Evening and Night Routine

As the day winds down, we have evening activities and routines. Here are some useful terms.

Tagalog	Pronunciation	English
umuwi	oo-moo-ee	to go home
kumain ng hapunan	koo-mah-in nang ha-poo-nan	to eat dinner
magpahinga	mag-pah-ing-ah	to rest
manood ng telebisyon	mah-na-ohd nang teh-leh-bee-syon	to watch television
matulog	mah-too-log	to sleep

Vocabulary Lists

Now that we've covered the key activities of a daily routine, let's compile a more exhaustive vocabulary list that you can refer to as you practice.

Morning Routine Vocabulary

• gumising (to wake up)

• maghugas ng mukha (to wash face)

• maligo (to take a shower)

• magbihis (to get dressed)

• kumain ng almusal (to eat breakfast)

• uminom ng tubig (to drink water)

• mag-ehersisyo (to exercise)

• magdasal (to pray)

Work and School Vocabulary

• pumasok (to go in)

• mag-aral (to study)

• magtrabaho (to work)

• kumain ng tanghalian (to eat lunch)

• makipag-usap (to talk)

• magpresenta (to present)

• magsagot ng mga tanong (to answer questions)

• magpasa ng takdang-aralin (to submit homework)

Evening Routine Vocabulary

• umuwi (to go home)

• kumain ng hapunan (to eat dinner)

• magpahinga (to rest)

• manood ng telebisyon (to watch television)

• matulog (to sleep)

• magbasa (to read)

• mag-check ng social media (to check social media)

• maghanda para sa susunod na araw (to prepare for the next day)

Example Sentences

Now that we have the vocabulary, let’s see how to use these words in sentences. Here are some examples that will help you understand how to incorporate daily routine vocabulary into your conversations.

Tagalog	Pronunciation	English
Gumising ako ng maaga.	Goo-mee-sing ah-koh nang ma-ah-gah	I woke up early.
Naghugas ako ng mukha.	Nag-hoo-gas ah-koh nang moo-kah	I washed my face.
Maligo ako bago magtanghalian.	Mah-lee-go ah-koh bah-go mag-tang-ha-lee-an	I take a shower before lunch.
Pumasok ako sa trabaho.	Poo-mah-sok ah-koh sah tra-bah-ho	I went to work.
Kumain kami ng hapunan.	Koo-mah-in kah-mee nang ha-poo-nan	We ate dinner.

Exercises and Practice Scenarios

To ensure that you're grasping the vocabulary and concepts, let’s dive into some exercises. Here are ten scenarios for you to practice what you've learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct Tagalog words from the vocabulary list.

1. Tuwing umaga, ako ay __________ (to wake up).

2. Sa umaga, ako ay __________ (to eat breakfast).

3. Pagkatapos mag-aral, ako ay __________ (to rest).

Answers:

1. gumising

2. kumain ng almusal

3. magpahinga

Exercise 2: Match the English to Tagalog

Match the English phrases to their Tagalog equivalents. Write the correct number next to each Tagalog sentence.

1. To take a shower

2. To go home

3. To eat lunch

A. __________ maghugas ng mukha

B. __________ umuwi

C. __________ kumain ng tanghalian

Answers:

1. A (maligo)

2. B (umuwi)

3. C (kumain ng tanghalian)

Exercise 3: Create Your Daily Routine

Write down your daily routine in Tagalog using at least 5 vocabulary words from our list. Provide an English translation as well.

Example Answer:

Tagalog: Gumising ako ng 6:00 AM. Nag-aral ako hanggang 8:00 AM. Kumain ako ng almusal. Pumasok ako sa trabaho.

English: I woke up at 6:00 AM. I studied until 8:00 AM. I ate breakfast. I went to work.

Exercise 4: Multiple Choice Questions

Choose the correct Tagalog word to complete the sentences.

1. I will __________ (to sleep) at 10 PM.

a) magpahinga

b) matulog

c) kumain

Answer: b) matulog

Exercise 5: Role Play

Pair up with a classmate and role-play a conversation where you discuss your daily routines. Use at least 5 vocabulary words from the lesson.

Answer: No specific answer; encourage creativity and natural dialogue.

Exercise 6: Translate the Sentences

Translate the following sentences from English to Tagalog.

1. I take a shower in the morning.

2. We eat dinner together.

Answers:

1. Maligo ako sa umaga.

2. Kumakain kami ng hapunan na magkasama.

Exercise 7: True or False

Decide if the following statements are true or false based on what we learned.

1. "Gumising" means "to sleep." (True/False)

2. "Kumain ng hapunan" means "to eat lunch." (True/False)

Answers:

1. False

2. False

Exercise 8: Sentence Creation

Create a sentence using the word “mag-aral” (to study).

Example Answer: Mag-aral ako ng Tagalog tuwing umaga. (I study Tagalog every morning.)

Exercise 9: Vocabulary Quiz

What is the Tagalog word for "to dress up"?

A) magbihis

B) magdasal

C) magpahinga

Answer: A) magbihis

Exercise 10: Describe Your Favorite Activity

Choose your favorite daily activity and describe it in Tagalog using at least 4 vocabulary words.

Example Answer: Gusto kong magbasa ng libro bago matulog. (I like to read a book before sleeping.)

As you complete these exercises, remember that practice makes perfect! Try to use the vocabulary in real-life situations to reinforce your learning.

In conclusion, this lesson on daily routine vocabulary is designed to equip you with the basic language tools you need to talk about your everyday life in Tagalog. Keep practicing, and you'll be well on your way to becoming more fluent.

Table of Contents - Tagalog Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Basic Greetings and Introductions

• Greetings and Farewells
• Introducing Yourself

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Verb-Object
• Pronouns

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Days and Months
• Telling Time

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Asking Questions

• Question Words
• Yes/No Questions

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Everyday Activities

• Daily Routine
• Hobbies and Interests

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Present Tense

• Regular Verbs
• Irregular Verbs

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Food and Drink

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Past Tense

• Regular Verbs
• Irregular Verbs

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Future Tense

• Regular Verbs
• Irregular Verbs

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Shopping and Services

• Shopping Vocabulary
• Banking and Postal Services

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Filipino Customs and Traditions

• Festivals and Celebrations
• Family and Social Life

Sources

• Essential Tagalog Vocabulary for Daily Routines.
• Daily Activity Tagalog English | Tagalog daily routines verbs action ...

Other Lessons

• Education and Learning
• Family Members and Relationships
• Science and Technology
• Asking for Directions
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Days and Months
• Weather and Natural Phenomena
• Directions and Transportation
• Greetings and Polite Expressions
• Idiomatic Expressions

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