Tagalog Nouns

Nanay

In Tagalog, the word "nanay" refers to one’s mother, often used with deep affection and respect.

Ilaw

"Ilaw" in Tagalog refers to "light," encompassing various forms such as natural or artificial illumination, while representing hope or guidance symbolically.

Kama

"Kama" is the Tagalog word for "bed," a fundamental piece of furniture used for sleeping or resting.

Barya

The term "barya" in Tagalog refers to "coins" or "change," commonly used to denote small denominations of currency.

Kausap

"Kausap" means "talked to" or "conversed with" in Tagalog, indicating active engagement in conversation with someone.

Pagdating

Pagdating in Tagalog translates to "arrival" or "when it comes," describing the moment of reaching a destination or the timing of an event.

Awa

The Tagalog word "awa" translates to "mercy" or "compassion" in English.

Akyat

Akyat in Tagalog translates to "climb" or "ascend," and it refers to the action of moving upward or scaling a surface like stairs, hills, or trees.

Bading

"Bading" is a colloquial Tagalog term used to refer to a gay man or someone who identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Pagnanasa

The Tagalog noun "pagnanasa" translates to "desire" or "lust" in English.