Learn Tagalog Vocabulary — Free

Explore topics and build your Tagalog vocabulary. Browse 14 real-life topics — from Food and Family to Travel and Culture — with native speaker audio at normal and slow speed. Totally free — no account, no cost, start instantly. Teachers can use it for classroom lessons, homework, or independent learning.

Tagalog vocabulary FAQ

Is it free to learn Tagalog on LumaLingo?▾

Yes. All 107 Tagalog vocabulary words across 14 topics are free in your browser — no account and no paywall.

Can teachers use LumaLingo for free in the classroom?▾

Yes. LumaLingo is totally free with no login required — teachers can share lesson links, display vocabulary on a screen, or assign topic quizzes for homework. All 107 Tagalog words include native audio and real photos.

How do you say "rice" in Tagalog?▾

"rice" in Tagalog is "kanin". Hear native audio and see a real photo on the kanin lesson page.

Does LumaLingo teach Tagalog pronunciation?▾

Yes. Every Tagalog word includes native speaker audio at normal and slow speed, plus a full example sentence with an English translation.

Is there a Tagalog learning app?▾

Yes — Tanaw Tagalog on the App Store adds offline lessons, streaks, and audio quizzes. The full vocabulary is also free on this site.

Is Tagalog the same as Filipino?▾

Filipino is the national language of the Philippines and is largely based on Tagalog. For beginners, learning Tagalog vocabulary is the most practical path to understanding everyday speech in Metro Manila and much of the country.

Is Tagalog hard to learn for English speakers?▾

Tagalog has unfamiliar grammar, but everyday vocabulary is approachable when you learn words in context with audio and photos. LumaLingo focuses on high-frequency topics — food, family, travel — rather than abstract drills.

How can I learn Tagalog for free?▾

All Tagalog vocabulary on LumaLingo is free in your browser with native audio and photos. Tanaw Tagalog on iOS is free to download for offline quizzes and streaks. A print Tagalog vocabulary book is also available on Amazon.

Practice with audio in Tanaw Tagalog

Native Tagalog pronunciation for every word. Free to download.

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Tagalog Vocabulary Book

The LumaLingo Tagalog word list in print — great for studying offline or gifting to a learner.

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