Filipino Lesson 16 (Imperative and Places)
Duration: 30 mins
This 16th lesson teaches the Filipino imperative form. In addition you will find a vocabulary list about places and household objects. I will try to give examples using both vocabulary and grammar. That way it will be easy for you to see the words when they are separate and when they are in a sentence. Going through the whole page should take about 30 min. Make sure to read the pronunciation and hear the audio as well. If you have any question about this course, please email me directly at Filipino Classes.
Imperative
Knowing the imperative form in Filipino is a powerful skill. It can make it easy to ask someone to do something, and clarify what you want done.
Below is a list of 20 imperative forms and expressions that you might come across or use very often. The table contains 3 columns (English, Filipino, and Audio). Make sure you repeat each word after hearing it by either clicking on the audio button or by reading the pronunciation. That should help with memorization as well as improving your pronunciation.
The Imperative in Filipino
| Imperative | Filipino |
|---|---|
| Go! | pumunta ka! |
| Stop! | hinto!; tigil! |
| Don't Go! | huwag kang pumunta! |
| Stay! | pumirme ka! |
| Leave! | umalis ka! |
| Come here! | halika dito |
| Go there! | pumunta ka diyan! |
| Enter (the room)! | pumasok ka! |
| Speak! | magsalita ka! |
| Be quiet! | tumahimik ka! |
| Turn right | kumanan ka |
| Turn left | kumaliwa ka |
| Go straight | dumeretso ka |
| Wait! | hintay!/teka! |
| Let's go! | tayo na! |
| Be careful! | mag-ingat ka! |
| Sit down! | umupo ka! |
| Let me show you! | ipapakita ko sa iyo=equivalent form |
| Listen! | makinig ka! |
| Write it down! | isulat mo! |
Questions?
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Vocabulary List about Places
Below is a list of 20 words about different places. Useful when talking about going somewhere.
Places in Filipino
| Places | Filipino |
|---|---|
| Bank | bangko |
| Beach | tabing-dagat |
| Desert | disyerto |
| Earth | lupa |
| Forest | kagubatan; gubat |
| Garden | hardin/halamanan=formal |
| Hospital | ospital |
| Island | isla/pulo |
| Lake | lawa; dagat-dagatan |
| Moon | buwan |
| Mountain | bundok |
| River | ilog |
| Sea | dagat |
| Sky | langit |
| Stars | bituin |
| Sun | araw |
| I can see the stars | nakikita ko ang mga bituin |
| I want to go to the beach | gusto kong pumunta sa tabing dagat |
| The moon is full tonight | kabilugan ng buwan mamayang gabi; bilog ang buwan mamayang gabi |
| This is a beautiful garden | magandang hardin/halamanan ito |
Vocabulary List about Household Terms
Below is a list of 26 words about different household terms, including rooms, kitchen appliances ... etc.
Places in Filipino
| Household | Filipino |
|---|---|
| Bed | kama |
| Bedroom | silid-tulugan/kuwarto |
| Carpet | alpombra/karpet |
| Ceiling | kisame |
| Chair | silya; upuan |
| Computer | kompyuter |
| Desk | mesa |
| Door | pinto |
| Furniture | muwebles |
| House | bahay |
| Kitchen | kusina |
| Refrigerator | ref |
| Roof | bubong |
| Room | kuwarto |
| Stove | kalan |
| Table | mesa |
| Television | telebisyon |
| Toilet | banyo |
| Wall | dingding |
| Window | bintana |
Daily Conversation in Filipino
Finally, here are some common expressions used to offer good wishes to someone. For a complete list of commonly used sentences, please visit our Filipino Phrases page. Enjoy!
Common Expressions in Filipino
| English | Filipino |
|---|---|
| Can you close the door? | puwede mo bang isara ang pinto? |
| Can you open the window? | puwede mo bang buksan ang bintana? |
| I need to use the computer | kailangan kong gamitin ang kompyuter |
| I need to use the toilet | kailangan kong mag-CR; kailangan kong magbanyo |
| I'm watching television | nanonood ako ng telebisyon |
| This room is very big | malaking-malaki ang kuwartong ito; napakalaki ng kuwartong ito |
| Holiday Wishes | no equivalent form |
| Good luck! | suwertihin ka sana=literal |
| Happy birthday! | maligayang kaarawan=formal |
| Happy new year! | masaganang bagong taon |
| Merry Christmas! | maligayang pasko |
| Congratulations! | maligayang bati=formal; kongrats=conversational |
| Enjoy! (before eating) | basta't kain lang nang kain=equivalent form |
| Bless you (when sneezing) | susmaryosep! |
| Best wishes! | no equivalent form |
Fun Facts
Language Quote: ❝Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.❞ ‒Rita Mae Brown
Congratulations! You finished your 16th lesson in Filipino about the imperative form, places and household items. Are you ready for the next lesson? We recommend Filipino Lesson 17. You can also simply click on one of the links below or go back to our Learn Filipino homepage.