In this lesson, you will learn simple Filipino phrases for introducing yourself and asking someone else's name. You will practice saying your own name, asking a question, and exchanging polite greetings.
Objectives
- Say your name using 'Ako si' and 'Ang pangalan ko ay'.
- Ask another person's name with 'Ano ang pangalan mo?'.
- Use a polite greeting when meeting someone and say where you are from with 'Taga-'.
Phrases
I am Ana.
Use 'Ako si' before a name to introduce yourself.My name is Ana.
Use 'Ang pangalan ko ay' before a name to state your name.What is your name?
Use this question to ask someone's name.I am glad to meet you.
A polite phrase for meeting someone.I am from Manila.
'Taga-' before a place means 'from' that place.Explanations
Saying who you are
Use 'Ako si' before a name to say 'I am [name]', as in 'Ako si Ana.' You can also say 'Ang pangalan ko ay Ana.' to mean 'My name is Ana.' Both are common and correct ways to introduce yourself.
Asking for a name
Ask 'Ano ang pangalan mo?' to mean 'What is your name?' Here 'ano' means 'what', 'pangalan' means 'name', and 'mo' means 'your'. The word order is different from English, so listen and repeat the whole phrase.
Greeting and saying where you are from
'Ikinagagalak kong makilala ka' is a polite way to say 'I am glad to meet you'. To say where you are from, put 'Taga-' before a place, as in 'Taga-Maynila ako.' meaning 'I am from Manila.'
Dialogue
I am Ana. What is your name?
I am Ben.
I am glad to meet you, Ben.
I am glad to meet you too, Ana.
Pronunciation
Listen to the recording and repeat each phrase, copying the speaker's rhythm and intonation. Practice saying your own name in place of Ana or Ben.
Common mistake
Using 'Ikaw si Ana' to mean 'I am Ana'.
Say 'Ako si Ana.' Use 'Ako' for 'I', not 'Ikaw', which means 'you'.
Practice
Listen and repeat: say 'I am Ana.' in Filipino.
Start with 'Ako si' and then say the name Ana.
Show answer
Ako si Ana.The correct sentence is 'Ako si Ana.' 'Ako si' introduces your name.
Listen and repeat: say 'My name is Ana.' in Filipino.
Use 'Ang pangalan ko ay' before the name Ana.
Show answer
Ang pangalan ko ay Ana.The correct sentence is 'Ang pangalan ko ay Ana.' This means 'My name is Ana.'
Listen and repeat: ask 'What is your name?' in Filipino.
Use the question word 'Ano' and the word for 'name'.
Show answer
Ano ang pangalan mo?The correct question is 'Ano ang pangalan mo?' It means 'What is your name?'
You can now introduce yourself, ask someone's name, greet them politely, and say where you are from in Filipino.
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