Tagalog words starting with P

721 words starting with P, with English meanings and example sentences.

pthe eighteenth letter of the Filipino alphabet
pastill, yet (continuing); also more, another
pa rinstill
paafoot
paabotto allow someone to catch up or overtake (e.g., in a race)
paalalaadvice
paalamGoodbye
paanohow
paanyayainvitation
paaralanschool
paasato be given false hopes
paatrasbackward, going backward
pababadownward direction
pabayato neglect
pabelyonpavilion
pabigkasorally, verbally
pabiloin the form of a cylinder or roll ALSO parolyo
pabinrefrain of a song
pabitinthe hanging toys and prizes from a square lattice of bamboo strips held by a rope and made to move up and down
pablingplayboy
paboturkey
paborfavor
paboritofavorite
pabrikafactory
pabulafable
pabulaananto disprove
pabuyagratuity, reward
paderstone or concrete wall or fence
padpadto be carried by wind or tide, or from a shipwreck
padrefather
padrinomale patron
padronpattern
padulasanslide
padyakto stomp the feet
paetchisel
pag-aaralact of studying
pag-aralanto study
pag-asahope
pag-ibiglove
pag-inomact of drinking
pag-iwasavoidance
pag-uwiact of going home
pagaswollen
pagadopaid; settled (loan or debt)
pagaltired; weary
pagalawandering; roaming freely
pagamutanhospital
pagandahanbeauty contest
pagaspasrustling of leaves, flapping of wings
pagbabagochange
pagbabalikact of returning
pagbabasaact of reading (especially with great intensity)
pagbubuntispregnancy
pagdakaimmediately; at once
pagdatingarrival
pagdinighearing (proceeding at which discussions are heard)
pagdiriwangcelebration
pagduroact of pricking or puncturing
paghahandapreparation
pagistingray
pagiging-PREFIX] the act of becoming
pagilasshow of gallantry
pagilidphonetic term used to designate the point of articulation on the side of the tongue
pagispissoft sound made by flapping of wings, leaves, curtains or similar objects in the wind
pagitanspace
pagkainfood
pagkaisahanto gang up on someone; to agree on
pagkakaisaunity
pagkakakilanlanidentity
pagkakamalimistake
pagkakapantayequality
pagkakataonchance
pagkalipasafter the passage of time
pagkamalanto mistake someone or something for someone or something else
pagkaraanafter
pagkatbecause; since
pagkataposafter
pagkilalarecognition
pagkitwax, beeswax
paglabagviolation
paglalarawanportrayal
paglilitistrial
pagmamahallove; act of loving or cherishing
pagmamay-ariownership
pagnanakawtheft
pagnanasadesire (in general)
pagodtired; weary; exhausted
pagongturtle
pagpagto shake something, such as cloth, to remove dust or crumbs
pagpapatuloycontinuation
pagpapatupadimplementation
pagpataybutchering
pagpilichoice
pagsasamaact of going or leaving together
pagsasanayrehearsal
pagsulatwriting
pagsusulatwriting
pagtataliksexual intercourse
pagtataposending
pagyanigtrembling
pahabalengthwise, long and narrow, elongated
pahabolpostscript
pahalanghorizontal; crosswise
pahamsage, wise man, erudite
pahamakto expose someone to danger or harm
pahapyawbrief; cursory
paharapfacing forward; frontal
pahayagdeclaration
pahayaganpublication
pahidto rub a substance
pahilisdiagonal
pahinapage
pahinanteunskilled laborer
pahingarest; break
pahintulotpermit
pahoa variety of Philippine mango that is small and has big seeds (genus Mangifera)
pailonga phonetic term that denotes the nose as the point of articulation
paimbabawsuperficial, feigned, facetious
paimbulogupward
paisanocompatriot, fellow-countryman/woman
pakanaplot, ploy
pakatto attach; to join
pakaypurpose
paki-please; polite request prefix
pakialammeddling
pakikipag-usapconversation
pakinabangbenefit
pakingganto listen
pakiramdamfeeling
pakiusaprequest
pakliretort
paknotskinned or peeled-off body part; abrasion
paksatopic
pakumbabato show humility
pakundanganreverence; respect
paladiscourse particle indicating realization, contrast, or soft emphasis
pala-adjectival prefix for habitual tendency (e.g., palangiti)
palabasoutward
palaboka kind of noodle dish with sauce containing powdered shrimp, smoked fish, and chicharon or crunchy pork rind
palabraword
paladpalm (of the hand)
palagsquirm, wiggle, jerk the feet, resist
palagaypoint of view
palagialways
palakpakto applaud something or someone
palaloabusive, arrogant
palangjust yet
palansakcollective; collective noun
palapagstory (US)/storey (UK)
palarosport; game
palasyopalace
palatandaanmnemonic
palayrice plant
palayokearthen pot
paldaskirt
palengkemarket
paleograpiyapaleography
paleolitikopaleolithic
PalestinaPalestine; Palestinian
paletapalette
palihumorous banter
paligidperimeter; surroundings; environment
paligsahancompetition (contest)
paliguanbathroom
palihimcovert, clandestine
palihisnot straight
palikpikfin
palikurantoilet
palingto bend or turn the body or head
paliparanairport
palitto change; to replace; to exchange; to cash a check
palitanbarter
palitawrice cake made from ground glutinous rice boiled until it floats to the surface and flavored with grated coconut, sugar and sesame seeds
palitomatch stick
paliwanagexplanation
paloto hit; to strike; to beat; to whip; to spank
palongcock's comb
palosfresh water eel
paloseboa game where a player climbs a vertical pole with grease on it to get the prize at the top of the pole
palpakfailure
palsowrong, false, counterfeit, not well-done, poorly made
paltosblister
paluwaganto loosen something, make larger or more spacious
palyato break down; to fail
pamahalaangovernment
pamamagitanmediation
pamamahalamanagement
pamamarilhunting with a gun
pamangkinnephew
pamantasanuniversity
pamantayanstandard
pamasahemoney used to pay for passage
pamayanancommunity
pambalanacommon; common noun (grammar)
pambansanational
pambatarelating to children
pambatobest player in a team, best contender
pambihiraexceptional, unusual
pamilihanmarket
pamilyafamily
pamilyarfamiliar
pamimitaganobservance, show of respect
pamintapepper
pamisaanhatchery incubator for hen's eggs
pampolitikapolitical
pamumuhaylifestyle
pamunuanwood apple (Limonia acidissima)
panbread
panato shoot with a bow and arrow
panaginipdream
panahontime
panakanakaintermittent, sporadic
panalanginprayer (petition)
panalowinner
pananagutanresponsibility
pananampalatayafaith
pananawview
pananimplants
panatikofanatic; zealot
panatilito be kept in a certain state
panawto depart; to leave; to die
panayoften
panayaminterview
pandaigdiginternational
pandayblacksmith
pandikitglue
pandiwaverb (grammar)
pangto promise (to someone)
pang-akitappeal, charm
pang-angkopligature; linker (grammar)
pang-uriadjective (grammar)
pangahasdaring; bold; intrepid
pangakopromise
pangalanname
pangalaythe dance style of the Tausugs, an ethnolinguistic group of Southern Philippines
pangalumbabaplacing elbow on a surface while holding the jaw with the palm of one's hand
pangambafear
panganayfirstborn child
pangangailangandemand
pangangalagacare
panganganakbirth, delivery of a child
pangangasohunting
panganibdanger
pangaraladvice, sermon
pangarapambition
pangatawanphysique, body built, body shape
panggagahasarape
panggapto pretend
panghiodor of urine
pangitugly
pangkabuhayaneconomic
pangkalahatangeneral (not specific or particular)
pangkatset
pangulopresident
pangunahinmain
pangungusapsentence
pangyayarievent
panhikto go upstairs
panibughojealousy
panigside; party; section
panikibat (animal); fruit bat
paninginvision
paninigarilyosmoking
paninindiganstand
paniniwalabelief
panisto become stale; to spoil (food)
panlabasexternal; outer; for outdoor use
panliligawcourtship
panlipunansocial
panloobinternal
pansamantalatemporary
pansinattention
pansitgeneral term for noodles
pansolsource of a stream
pantalrash, welt
pantalanpier, wharf, dock
pantalonpants
pantaopersonal (pertaining to human beings)
pantaswise person, scholar, erudite
pantasmaphantasm, a visual illusion of an absent person
pantaylevel
pantigsyllable
pantogbladder
pantukoyarticle (grammar)
panukalaproject
panukatruler (measuring tool)
panyohandkerchief
paoshoarseness; a hoarse voice
papadad
papagbed made of bamboo or wood slats
papasokinward
papelpaper
papelespapers
papiropapyrus
papuntaheading towards a direction
paputokfirecracker
parafor (marking recipient or purpose)
paraanmethod
paradaparade
parakcolloq. police officer
paralumanmuse
paramrelief; easing of anger, hatred, or pain
parangseems; like; as if; it looks like
parangalhonor; tribute
paratangaccusation
paratialways
parausanprostitute
parayato yield; to relinquish
parebuddy
parehapair, partner
parehassame
parehosame
parespair
paripriest
parihabarectangle
parikalasarcastic irony
pariralagrammatical phrase
parisukatsquare
parkpark
parkepark
parokyaparish; parish church
parollantern
parolabeacon, lighthouse
parteshare
partidaa number of things considered as a group
partidoparty
partisipasyonparticipation
paruparobutterfly
parusapenalty
pasabruise
pasabogscattering of seeds
pasadato drive a public utility vehicle
pasadorsanitary napkin
pasadyacustom made, customized
pasahefare
pasaheropassenger
pasakto plug; to stop up
pasanto do some carrying on a heavy load or burden on one's shoulder
pasaringto insinuate about someone, usually something negative or undesirable
pasasalamatthanksgiving
pasawaynaughty person
pasensyasorry; excuse me
pasigsandy riverbank
pasilidadfacility
pasinayato inaugurate
pasipikato pacify
pasiyato decide
paskilto post (to hang a notice in a conspicuous manner)
paslangto kill; to murder
paslityoung innocent child
pasmaspasm
pasoto burn; to get burned
pasokadmission
pasukanentrance
pasukinto enter
pasyalto stroll; to take a leisurely walk
pasyentepatient (someone who receives treatment from a doctor)
pataworn out, fatigued
patagto level
patakdrop of liquid
patakaranpolicy
patalimbladed object
patasfair
patataspotato
patawto impose
pataythe dead
patayinto kill
patentepatent; recorded right of ownership
patiand
pati-verbal affix used with mag- to form verbs indicating yielding or letting oneself undergo an action
patibongtrap, snare
patidto cut off
patilyasideburn, side whiskers
patingshark
patinigvowel
patissalty fish sauce
patiwakalto commit suicide due to hopelessness or misfortune
patnubayguide; guidance
patnugotdirector, manager, editor
patoduck
patokcommonly bet on
patolto pay attention to or engage with someone, often seen as beneath one's status
patolaa coarse herbaceous vine cultivated for its edible fruit
patongto place something on top of
patpatpiece of split bamboo or thin stick
patriyotapatriot
patrulyato patrol
patuloycontinuing
patunayproof
patunayanto prove
patungotoward
patutsadadig, jibe
paubayato relinquish
paulit-ulitpersistent, recurring
paumanhinapology
paunawanotice, warning
paurongbackward
pauwigoing home
pawaall, everything
pawito remove; to end; to erase
pawikana species of large sea turtle that is critically endangered
pawisto sweat
payaksimple, plain, basic
payapapeaceful, tranquil
payasoclown, jester
payatthin, slim, lean
payoadvice
payongumbrella
paypayto fan
PebreroFebruary
pederasyonfederation
pedopilyapedophilia
pekasfreckle
pekefake
peklatscar
pekpekvulgar term for vagina
pekulyarpeculiar, strange, unusual
pelikulamovie
pelukahairpiece, toupee, wig
peminismofeminism
pendulopendulum
penolohiyapenology
penomenophenomenon
penoyhard-boiled duck's egg
pensiyonpension
pensiyonda/-dofemale/male pensioner
peramoney
peraspear
perbersiyonperversion; deviation from what is considered normal
perdisyonperdition, loss, utter destruction
perhuwisyoinjury, damage, harm
perikoparrot
perlaspearl
permanentpermanent
permisyonpermission
pernopointed metal used to unhusk coconuts
perobut
personalpersonal
perspektibaperspective
pesimismopessimism
pestepest, plague, epidemic pestisidyo N pesticide
petiburgesyapetite bourgeoisie
petisyonpetition
petrolyokerosene
petsadate
petsayChinese cabbage
petsobreast of fowl or animal
pigato squeeze; to wring
pighatianguish, affliction, profound sorrow
pigihip, buttock
pigilto stop; to prevent; to control
pigingfeast, banquet
piglasto struggle free
pigsaskin boil, skin abscess
pigurafigure; shape; image
pihikanpicky, choosy
pihitto turn; to rotate
pihosure, certain
piitto imprison; to jail; to corner
pikairritation; annoyance; pique
pikiknock-kneed
pikitto close one's eyes; to take a nap
pikopick, pickax
pikoneasily angered by jokes, touchy
pikotforced marriage; shotgun wedding
pilaline
pilaksilver
pilantikflick as of a whip
pilasto tear; to rip
pilito choose; to pick
pilik-mataeyelash
pilingside
Pilipinasthe Philippines
pilipinoof or relating to the Philippines or its people and culture
pilitforced
pilosopiyaphilosophy (academic discipline)
pilotopilot
pilyonaughty; mischievous
pinagmulancause
pinaka-most; marks the superlative degree
pinakamalakibiggest
pinalfinal
pinanggalingansource
pindehoman whose wife is unfaithful
pindotto press; to click
pingaschipped, nicked
pingola person born with one ear
pinipigpounded and toasted glutinous rice grain flakes
pinoto refine
pinoyof the Philippines or its people, language, and culture
pinsalainjury; damage
pinsancousin
pintato paint
pintakasipatron saint
pintascriticism; fault-finding
pintigbeat; pulse
pintodoor
pintuandoor
pinunochief
pipiflattened
pipsuginof weak quality; weakling
pirasopiece
pirikoparrot
pirmasignature
pirotto twirl
pisacrushed; pressed flat
pisakblind in one eye
pisanto gather together; to live together in one place
pisikalphysical
pisilto squeeze
piskalfiscal; public prosecutor
pisopeso
pisonsteamroller
pistafeast
pitaintense desire; eager longing
pitakcolumn of a newspaper, slice, part, rice paddy
pitakawallet, purse
pitasto pick fruits and vegetables
pitikto flick; to snap with a finger
pitlagsudden jerk; involuntary twitch
pitoseven
pitpitto flatten by pounding
pitsachip used in gambling, mahjong tile
pitselpitcher
pitsi-pitsidelicacy made of cassava and grated coconut
pitsobreast of fowl or animal
piyanopiano
piyansabail, bond surety
piyefoot; a unit of length equal to twelve inches
piyokvoice crack; hoarseness
piyudalfeudal
plaispliers
plakaphotographic plate
plakardplacard
plakdaabrupt collapse or falling flat to the ground
planetaplanet
planoplan
plantaplant, factory
plantasyonplantation
plantilyalist of employees and their salary
plantsaflat iron for pressing clothes
plasaplaza
plastikplastic
platasilver, silver coins
platapormaplatform
plateracabinet or shelf where plates are kept
platoplate
plawtaflute
plemaphlegm
plenaryoplenary
ploreraflower vase
plumaquilt; pen
pomarks respect toward the person the speaker is addressing
poblasyontown proper
pobrepoor
poderpower
pogihandsome
pokpokcolloquial prostitute
polbopowder, face powder
politikapolitics
politikopolitician
polopolo shirt, buttondown shirt
polusyonpollution
polyetopamphlet, brochure, flyer
polyopoliomyelitis, polio
pomadapomade
pompiyangcymbals
pondofund
ponemaphoneme
ponenteSpeaker of the House, the judge who writes the decision
pongrespectful particle used after words when addressing elders or superiors
ponolohiyaphonology
ponpalphone pal
pookplace
poongod, statue of divinity
pootanger, hatred
popularpopular
populasyonpopulation
pormaformat
pormalformal, according to set rules, serious-minded
pormalisato formalize
pormulaformula
porselanaporcelain
porsiyentopercent
posashandcuffs
posibilidadpossibility
posiblepossible
posisyonposition (place, location)
positibopositive
posoartesian well
pospasrice porridge, often with chicken
posporomatch posporo
postisofalse teeth
posturaposture
praktikapractice
pranelaflannel
prangkisafranchise
pransesFrenchman
preambulopreamble
premeditasyonpremeditation
premyoprize
prendapawn
prenobrake
prentefront
preparasyonpreparation
presensiyapresence
presidentepresident
presintoprecinct
presipitasyonprecipitation
preskofresh
presoprisoner
presyoprice
presyonpressure
pribadoprivate
pribilehiyoprivilege
prikatibofricative (a consonant sound made with friction)
primaryaprimary; principal
primerafirst
prinsipyoprinciple
printto print (with a printer)
pritofried
probetsoprofit; gain; advantage
probinsiyaprovince
probinsiyanoa man from the province; provincial person
probinsyaprovince
probisyonprovision
problemaproblem
produksiyonproduction (the act of producing)
produktoproduct
programaprogram (set of political goals)
proklamato proclaim
prosesoprocess
protektato protect
protektahanto be protected
protestaprotest
protinaprotein
proyektoproject
prutasfruit
publikothe public
pugato escape
pugadnest
pugayto salute
pugitaoctopus
pugoquail
pugotto be beheaded
puhunancapital
pukawto rouse; to arouse
puknatto remove
pukolto throw; to hurl; to toss
pukpokto hammer; to pound
puksato exterminate; to annihilate; to destroy
pulared
pulasto scamper; to dash
pulidorefined, polished
pulispolice
pulisyathe police
puloisland (area of land completely surrounded by water)
pulongmeeting
pulotto pick up
pulupottwisted, coiled around something
pumanawto die
pumasokto enter
pumatayto kill
pumayagto agree
pumilito choose
pumirmato sign
pumuntato go
pumutokto erupt
punaremark; comment; criticism
punasto wipe up something (with a cloth, etc.)
pundapillowcase
pundarto found; to establish
pundiburnt out (of a light bulb)
pundoto anchor
puneraryafuneral parlor, mortuary
pungaylanguidness of the eyes; dreamy look
punglobullet
punitto tear; to rip
punlaseedling
punotree
puntato go
puntahanto go
punteryatarget; aim
puntopoint
puntodgrave; tomb
puntospoint (unit for scoring)
punyagito strive; to persevere
pupogto peck relentlessly; to smother with kisses
purgapurgative; cathartic; laxative
purito praise
puroonly
purokdistrict
purolbluntness; dullness (of blades or intellect)
pursigito persevere; to persist
pusacat
pusalimire; sludge
pusitsquid
puslitto flee; to slip away unnoticed; to smuggle
pusoheart
pusodumbilical cord, navel, bellybutton, deepest part of a body of water
pusokimpetuousness; impulsiveness
pusonlower abdomen
pusposthorough, full, complete, intense
pustato bet
pustisofalse teeth
pusyawpale
putahedish; viand
putakcackle of a hen
putakiscattered ALSO puta-putaki
putiwhite
putlapale, ashen, light colored
putokburst
putolto be cut off
puwangcrack
puwedepossible
puweraexcept, not including, excluded
puwersaforce
puwestorank
puwingforeign matter in the eye
puyatto stay awake overnight
puyocowlick