Tagalog Food Vocabulary — Free
Tagalog food words are essential for the palengke, family meals, and ordering at a kainan. Learn pagkain vocabulary with photos and native audio — from kanin and ulam to everyday ingredients.
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Includes kanin, tubig, isda, and 14 more — tap a word for audio and example sentences.
rice
Kumakain ako ng kanin.
water
Gusto ko ng tubig.
fish
Masarap ang isda.
chicken
Gusto ko ng manok.
pork
May baboy sa ulam.
vegetables
Kumakain ako ng gulay.
fruit
Gusto ko ng prutas.
banana
Dilaw ang saging.
coffee
Umiinom ako ng kape.
bread
May tinapay sa mesa.
delicious
Masarap ito.
hungry
Gutom ako.
full
Busog na ako.
eat
Tara kain tayo.
drink
Inom tayo ng tubig.
adobo
Gusto ko ng adobo.
halo-halo
Masarap ang halo-halo.
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Tagalog Food vocabulary FAQ
How many Tagalog food words are in this list?▾
This topic includes 17 Tagalog food words on LumaLingo. Each word has a real photo, native audio at normal and slow speed, and an example sentence with English translation.
Is this Tagalog food vocabulary free?▾
Yes. All 17 words in this topic are free on LumaLingo — no account, no paywall. You can also quiz yourself on this topic in your browser.
How do I practice Tagalog food words?▾
Tap any word to open the full lesson with audio and an example sentence, then try the topic quiz to test recall. Repeat native audio at slow speed until pronunciation feels natural.
What Tagalog food words should beginners learn first?▾
Begin with kanin (rice), tubig (water), pagkain (food), and ulam (main dish), then add market and restaurant words. Hearing native pronunciation early helps you order confidently in Filipino settings.
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