Other Tagalog Social Expressions

Sandali’ lang.

Just a minute.

Teka lang.

Teka muna.

Wait a minute.

Makikiraan po’.

Excuse me. (used when passing in front of someone or when someone is in your way)

Pasensya na.

Sorry.

Ikumusta mo na lang ako kay John.

Say hello to John for me.

Pagaling ka.

Get well soon.

Kaya mo ‘yan!

You can do it!

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