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✨ Gemini U - Tagalog Curriculum
Module 1: Complete Review & Cheat Sheet
Master the fundamental building blocks of Filipino: pronunciation rules, core politeness markers, essential greetings, item numbers 1–10, and pointing demonstratives.
1
Pronunciation Basics
Tagalog vowels are purely phonetic and consistent:
A
(ah)
like "father"
E
(eh)
like "bed"
I
(ee)
like "machine"
O
(oh)
like "sore"
U
(oo)
like "flute"
💡 Rule of Thumb: Stress matters for meaning, but consonant sounds closely mirror English.
2
Politeness & Social Etiquette
Po
Added to sentences or greetings to show respect to elders, authority figures, or service staff (e.g., Salamat po, Magandang umaga po).
Respect Particle
Opo
Combines Oo (yes) + po (respect particle).
Polite "Yes"
Hindi po
Casual form: Hindi.
Polite "No"
Makikiraan po
Used specifically when squeezing through a crowd or walking between people.
"Excuse me, passing through"
Pasensya na po
Used for apologies and expressing regret.
"Sorry / excuse me"
3
Greetings & Introductions
Magandang umaga / hapon / gabi
Time-of-day greetings across morning, afternoon, and evening. Add po for politeness.
Good morning / afternoon / evening
Kumusta? / Kumusta po kayo?
Kumusta po kayo? is used when speaking respectfully or addressing a group.
"How are you?" / "Hello"
Mabuti
Mabuti naman po = "I'm doing well, thank you."
Fine / Good
Ako si [Name]
Ako = I / Me. si marks a person's proper name.
"I am [Name]"
4
Counting & Practical Numbers
Tagalog 1–10 (Item Counts):
1
Isa
2
Dalawa
3
Tatlo
4
Apat
5
Lima
6
Anim
7
Pito
8
Walo
9
Siyam
10
Sampu
🌏 Real-World Reality: Tagalog numbers handle item counts (e.g., dalawang tubig = two waters). English numbers are standard across modern daily life in the Philippines for prices, change, and totals.
5
Pointing & Practical Questions
Distance Pointers:
Ito ('to)
📍 This (close to you / in your hand)
Iyan ('yan)
👉 That (close to the listener)
Iyon ('yon)
🔭 That over there (far from both)
Core Question Patterns:
Ano (What)
Ano po ito? = What is this?
Ano po iyan? = What is that?
Ano po iyan? = What is that?
Magkano (How much)
Magkano po ito? = How much is this?
(Essential for markets, stores, and transport)
(Essential for markets, stores, and transport)
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