Tagalog words starting with T

703 words starting with T, with English meanings and example sentences.

taalnatural
taaseminence
tabafat
tabadwater used to dilute any liquid, chaser
tabaklarge single-edged knife used in the Philippines
tabakotobacco
tabalexcessive growth of hair or weeds
tabanto hold onto something with one's hand or hands
tabangbland, tasteless
tabardilution of alcohol drinks with water
tabascut of a dress, design
tabernatavern, bar
tabernakulotabernacle
tabiside; nearby area
tabigto push back with the hand or arm
tabilchatterbox, talkativeness, glibness of tongue
tabingscreen, curtain, or temporary cover used to hide or protect something
tabingicrooked, unbalanced, or askew
tabonto be covered or buried
taboyto drive away
tabtabto cut by gradual hewing or chopping (of a certain portion of wood, stone, etc.)
tadhanafate; destiny
tadtadto chop, to mince, or to strike repeatedly
taeto cause to defecate
tag-ulanrainy season
tagabarb
tagabukidfarmer; person from the countryside
tagabulaginvisibility amulet
tagahangaadmirer
tagakheron
Tagakaoloone of the ethnic groups in Kalagan, Davao area
tagakaonescort; usher; person tasked to fetch and accompany others
tagaktakdripping or trickling of liquid
tagallong time
tagalogTagalog (person)
tagapagmanainheritor
tagapagsalitaspokesperson
tagapangunaleader, pioneer
tagapayoadviser
tagasleak; oozing
tagasalintranslator
tagasanaytrainer
tagasingilcollector
tagasulattranscriber, said of someone who writes letters for another
tagasulitexaminer, a person tasked with accounting or report about something
tagasunodfollower
tagatangkiliksponsor, promoter
tagausigprosecutor
Tagawanuman ethnic group of the Manobo
tagayto toast
tagaytaymountain ridge
tagbakrotten due to being soaked in liquid
Tagbanwaan ethnolinguistic group in northern Palawan
tagbiksmall wave
Tagbilaranthe capital of Bohol province
tagbisifamine
tagdanstaff, pole, shaft
tagdilimmoonless nights
taghoylamentation
tagidelegation or appropriation of task, recruitment of people for work
tagibangtilted, leaning, unequal
tagiktiklight but sharp sound caused by tiny, hard objects dropping on a hard surface
tagilidact of leaning or inclining one's position
tagilopyramid
tagimpanillusion; vision
tagimtimsincere; heartfelt; solemn
tagintingjingling or clinking sound; resonance
tagipanglawyearning, longing, feeling of loneliness
tagisto sharpen lightly on a whetstone; to compete
tagistisdrip, trickle, leakage
tagisuyogift given to win someone's favor; act of currying favor
tagkogonan ethnic group of the Bilaan
taglaypossessed
tagpoto meet at a specific location
tagumpaysuccess
taguntongshrill and sharp metallic sound
taguyodsupport
tahadosliced
tahakto traverse; to take a shortcut
tahanto stop; to stay
tahananhome
tahasdirect; frank; straightforward
tahito sew
tahidspur, cockspur
tahimikquiet
tahipto winnow
tahosoybean curd with syrup and sago usually peddled by ambulant vendors
taholto bark
tahongmussel
taibhigh tide; rising tide
taimtimsincere; heartfelt; fervent
taingaear
takawonder, bewilderment, a feeling of surprise
takalto measure (liquid or grain)
takamto happen to crave for something (usually food)
takasfugitive; escapee
takboto run
takdato assign; to set; to schedule
takdangassigned
takidto trip, to stub the toe
takilyabox office
takipto cover
taklaliquid stool, feces
takobilliard cue
takongheel of a shoe
takorekettle for boiling water
takotfear
taksitaxi
taksilto betray
taktakto shake and strike a container against a surface so its contents fall out
takurikettle for boiling water
takwilto disown; to renounce; to cast off
talastar
talaanlist
talaangkanangenealogy
talaarawanjournal, diary
talabcut through
talabaoyster
taladsword or bolo fight; armed hand-to-hand struggle
talagareally
talahanayantable; tabulation
talamakwidespread
talasknife or blade's edge, sharpness, acuteness, keenness
talasalitaanvocabulary
talastasknown; informed
talataparagraph
talatakdaanchart
talatiniganglossary
talatuntunanindex, table of contents
talayasismall container; iron vat used for cooking during gatherings
talaytayto flow through the veins (of blood)
talbogbouncing; rebound
talbostender vegetable shoots or tops used as food
talentotalent
talito fasten by tying
talibaguard, sentinel, vanguard
talikairy rhythmic hand movement in dance
talikodto be looked back at
talikopsurrounded, encircled
talikwasupside down; turned over
talilisescape, evade
talimblade; cutting edge
talimacomply, obey
talingmole
talingasngaskeen sense of hearing
talinghagametaphor; figure of speech; allegory; parable
talinointelligence
taliwasreversal (of a decision)
talodefeat; loss
talonto jump from
talopto peel; to remove skin
talosto understand fully; to know
talumpatispeech
talungtonggranary; barn
taluninto win
talupadbattalion
taluroksteep; high and pointed
talusalingoverly sensitive, easily offended
talusongjumping from a high steep slope
talyasimedium sized iron vat for cooking
talyermill, factory, workshop
tamaright fit or adjustment
tamaanto answer or guess correctly
tamadlazy
tamarawa native dwarf buffalo (Bubalus mindorensis)
tamarindotamarind candy
tamasato enjoy
tambadto be exposed
tambakto fill up a low place (with earth, garbage, stones, sand, etc.)
tambakolskipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis)
tambalpaired together; partnered
tambalanpairing; couple; compound word
tambanherring
tambangto lie in wait for and attack
tambisindirect statement
tambiyololottery drum
tambocommon reed
tambokbulge; protuberance
tamboldrum
tambulia bugle made from animal horn
tamburintambourine
tambutoexhaust pipe
tamemespeechless
tamissweetness, sweet taste
tamlaylistlessness; weakness
tamoto obtain; to acquire
tampisawto wade
tamposulking; hurt feelings
tampokhighlight; center of attraction
tamtammoderation; just-right amount
tananto elope (whether married or unmarried)
tanawto look out and see
tandaold person
Tandagcapital of Surigao del Sur
tandangrooster, fighting cock
tandang pananongquestion mark
tandiscertain, sure
tangastupid; foolish
tanganto hold in the hand
tangayto carry away; to snatch away
tanggalto remove; to take off; to detach
tanggalinto remove
tanggapreceived; accepted; admitted
tanggapanoffice
tanggito refuse; to deny; to decline
tanggolto defend
tanghalexhibit; presentation
tanghalinoon
tanghalianlunch
tangherinatangerine
tanghodact of waiting with hope
tangiunique; special; only
tangisto weep; to lament
tangkato attempt; to try
tangkabto hit on the mouth or chin
tangkadtall
tangkaystalk, stem
tangketank; cistern
tangkilikto support; to patronize
tangladlemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)
tanglawto illuminate; to light up
Tanglaw-dagaVenus (the planet)
tangoto nod
TangubTangub, a city in Misamis Occidental
tangwaypeninsula
taniginarrow-barred Spanish mackerel
tanimto plant
taningto fix the time (for an event, contract, etc.)
tanodguard
tanongact of asking (a question)
tansanbottle cap
tansocopper; brass; bronze
tantanto stop; to cease
tantiyato estimate
tantopercentage; proportion
tantosrate
tanunginto inquire about something
tanyagfamous
taoperson
taobto overturn; to capsize
taonyear
taongperson (linker form before relative clause)
Taong JavaJava man
taossincere; heartfelt
tapajerked beef
tapakto step on
tapalpatch; plaster; poultice
tapalodobumper, fender, mudguard
tapangbravery
tapasto lop trees
tapatacross from; in front of
tapaydough
tapetataffeta, silk or nylon
tapikto lightly tap
tapilokto twist one's feet after a wrong step
tapingend
tapisa piece of cloth tied around the waist
tapiseriyatapestry
taponto throw; to throw away
taposto finish
tapsilogbreakfast dish of tapa, sinangag, and itlog
tapusinto finish
tapyasto slice; to chip; to trim
tapyokatapioca
Tara!let's go!
tarakto stab someone and leave it embedded in the flesh (with a knife, dagger, etc.)
tarangkabar; bolt (for a door or window)
tarantato confuse; to bewilder; to disconcert
taraybratty; sulky; pouting
tarhetacalling card
tariblade attached to a fighting cock’s leg
tariksteep
taripatariff; charge
TarlacTarlac (province in Central Luzon)
tarokto fathom; to understand deeply
tarola sounding gauge or instrument to sound the depths
taroscare; thoughtfulness
TarpulanoJohn Doe; an unknown person
tartanilyahorse-drawn carriage; calesa
tartarocream of tartar; dental tartar (calculus)
tarugolinchpin; wooden peg; crossbar for fastening a door, window, or gate
tasacup
Tasadayone of the ethnic groups of the Manobo found in South Cotabato
tasakto stab; to pierce
tastasto rip out stitches; to unsew
tatagto found
tatakstamp
tatasfluency
tatayfather
tatlothree
tatwato deny; to disclaim; to disown
tauhanfollowers
tawalaugh
tawaddiscount; reduction in price
tawagto call
tawaganplace where one often calls by telephone, etc
tawaspotash alum
tawayrange or distance a bullet can reach
tawidto be crossed (of a road, river, canal, etc.)
tayowe (inclusive)
tayongwe (inclusive)
tekawait a moment; hold on
teknolohiyatechnology
teksto write a text message
teksbuktextbook
tekstotext
telacloth
telebisyontelevision
telegramatelegram
telegrapiyatelegraphy
telekomunikasyontelecommunication
telenobelasoap opera
telepatiyatelepathy
teleponotelephone
teleseryetelenovela, especially from the Philippines
teleskopyotelescope
teloncurtain
tematheme
temperaturatemperature
templotemple
tenedorfork
tengaear
tensiyontension
tentakulotentacle
tentasyontemptation
tenyentelieutenant
teokrasyatheocracy
teorematheorem
teoryatheory
teosopiyatheosophy
terakotaterra cotta
terapiyatherapy
terasaterrace, veranda
teritoryovast tract of land
terminalend
terminoterm (word or phrase)
termometrothermometer
termosthermos, vacuum bottle
ternosuit
terorismoterrorism
tersiyahana usurious mode of money-lending with 33% interest charged by the landowner to the farmer teriyaryo
tesisthesis
tesoreriyatreasury tesorera-ron female/male treasurer
testamentotestament
testigowitness
testimonyontestimony
testuratexture
tetanotetanus
tetilyanipple of a feeding bottle
tibato cut down a banana tree or bunch for harvest
tibagto quarry from
tibakfoot disease causing cracking and peeling of skin on the soles of the feet
tibaystrength; durability
tibito be constipated
tibolesbian
tibokto beat; to pulsate
Tibolian ethnolinguistic group in South Cotabato and nearby areas
tigangarid; extremely dry (of land)
tigashardness; rigidity
tigatigperturbation, disquiet of the mind
tigdasmeasles
tighima gentle cough to clear the throat
tigibfilled, overburdened, overloaded
tigidigclop; the sound of a galloping horse
tigilto stop
tigmakto soak; to drench
tigmiksaturated
tigokdead, killed
tigretiger
tihayato lie on one's back
tiimwith clenched lips, teeth, or jaws
tiisto bear
tikaresolution; determination
tikatikpitter patter (rain) light but continuous
tikbalangcentaur that can cause people to lose their way
tiketpass
tikhima gentle cough to attract attention
tikimto taste
tikinpole
tikisintentional; done to annoy or provoke
tiklingslaty-breasted Philippine rail (Gallirallus striatus)
tiklisloosely woven widemouthed big basket with a pair of handles
tikloarrested
tiklopto fold; to pleat
tikluhodpleading on bended knees
tikomclosed, shut
tikopperiphery
tikoyrice cake
tiktikdetective; spy
tikwastilted
tilait seems like
tilaokcrowing of a rooster
tilapsquad
tilaponto scatter, to be tossed
tilapyatilapia, a common name of nearly a hundred species of cichlid fish
tilito shriek; to scream
tilinclitoris
timteam
timangsimpleton, somewhat dense
timawafreeman, emancipated slave (archaic)
timbapail, bucket
timbangweight
timbogsplash of water made by the hands and feet while swimming
timbolfloating
timbuwangto fall flat on one's back
timogsouth
timpito control oneself or one's emotions
timplato season; to blend
timtimtasting without swallowing
timyasgenuineness or purity, especially in love, respect, or loyalty
tinadye
tinagto move
tinapaybread
tindato sell
tindahanstore
tindiseriousness
tindigto stand
tingalato look up at something
tinggalead, bullet
tinggalto store
tingito retail; to sell in small quantities
tingidto differentiate
tinginlook
tingingmidrib of a palm leaf; material used for a walis-tingting broom
tingkadbrightness or intensity of color; intensity (as of heat)
tingkayadto tiptoe
tingnanto look at
tinidorfork
tinigvoice
tinikthorn; fish bone
tiniklingtinikling (traditional Filipino bamboo dance)
tiningdregs; sediment
tinisshrillness; high-pitched quality of a voice
tinosoundness of mind; good judgment; reasonableness
tinolachicken ginger stew with bottle gourd (upo) or green papaya
tintaink
tintetint
tinturatincture
tipato type; to press keys (on a keyboard or similar instrument)
tipakpiece; chunk; chip
tipaklonggrasshopper
tipancovenant
tipidto save
tipikaltypical
tipotype, kind, style
tipograpiyatypography
tiponto gather; to assemble
tipunorobust; muscular
tipustyphus
tirato remain
tirahanresidence
tirikwith eyes rolled upward; stalled (of a vehicle)
tirintasbraid; pigtail
tiristo crush lice between thumbnails
tisachalk
tisodto trip
tisoymale mestizo, usually fair-skinned (slang)
tistisincision; surgical operation
titaaunt
titigstare; steady gaze
titiklyrics
titisto remove ash from (a cigar or cigarette)
titouncle
titulotitle (name showing rank)
tiwaintestinal worm
tiwakalsuicide; self-destruction
tiwalareliance
tiwalagdismissed; separated
tiwalicorrupt; irregular; abnormal
tiwangwangwide open; fully exposed
tiwarikupside down
tiwasaypeaceful; quiet; tranquil
tiyaaunt (older/traditional variant; tita is the common form)
tiyadto tiptoe
tiyagapatience; perseverance
tiyahinto call or consider as one's aunt
tiyaksure
tiyanstomach
tiyanaka mythical creature that imitates the form of a child believed to be unbaptized
tiyanggemarket, market day
tiyanitweezer
tiyempotiming; cadence; rhythm; tempo
tiyesaegg fruit VAR chesa (Pouteria camchiana)
tiyouncle
tiyopefighting cock that refuses to fight
tiyuhinuncle
tntillegal immigrant
todasto kill
todoall
Todos Los SantosAll Saints' Day
togebean sprout, mongo shoot
tokaassigned work
tokadorladies' dressing table with mirror
tokayonamesake
tokhangextrajudicial killing
toknenengstreet food made from either chicken or duck egg covered with orange colored batter and deep fried
tokwatofu; pressed soybean curd
toldatent, canvas (cloth)
toleransiyatolerance
tomaalcoholic beverage
toneladaton (unit of weight)
tonikotonic
tonotune
topograpiyatopography
toretower
torneotournament
tornilyoscrew
tornolathe machine
torobull
torpedull, stupid
tortaomelet
tosilogportmanteau of tosino, sinangag at itlog, a meal of sweet cured pork, fried rice, and fried egg
tosinosweetened cured pork
tostatoasting
totaltotal
totocomrade, buddy, friend ALSO katoto
totootrue, real, genuine
totoyappellation for a small boy
totsofish fried in fermented salted soybean curd
toyosoy sauce
trabahojob; work
tradisyontradition
tradisyonaltraditional
trahesuits of clothes
trahedyatragedy
traidortraitor
traktruck
traktoratractor
trambiyastreetcar
trangkacrossbar
trangkasoflu, influenza
transaksiyontransaction
transmutasyontransmutation
transpigurasyontransfiguration
transpormasyontransformation
transportasyontransportation
transposisyontransposition
transpusyontransfusion
trapikantetrafficker (of illegal goods)
trapikotraffic cop
traporag; cleaning rag
tratotreatment or regard for someone
trawmatrauma
traysikeltricycle
trentrain
trepilyacleaned pig or cow intestines; tripe
tresthree
tribulasyontribulation
tributotribute, tax paid to the colonial Spanish government
trigowheat
trigonometriyatrigonometry
trilohiyatrilogy
trilyadorathreshing machine
trinidadTrinity
triptrip
triplikadotriplicate
tripulantecrew
triyanggulotriangle
trobadortroubadour
tronothrone
tropagang
tropeotrophy
tropikotropic
trosolog, lumber
trumpetatrumpet
trumpotoy top
tsatea
tsaatea
tsalekovest
tsambafluke, chance
tsampakachampaca tsampaka
tsamporadochocolate-flavored porridge
tsampoyChinese strawberry, bay berry
tsampuradochocolate-flavored porridge
tsanelchannel
tsansachance
tsanselorchancellor
tsapabadge, nameplate
tsaperonchaperone
tsapsuychop suey
tsartchart
tsasischassis
tsekto check
tsekecheck
tsibugfood (slang)
tsikachat
tsikingsmall; tiny
tsimineachimney
tsinelasslippers
tsinoChinese (person)
tsipipaycheap; low-quality
tsismisgossip
tsitsafood (slang)
tsokolatechocolate
tsonggomonkey
tsongkecannabis; marijuana (slang)
tsorisochorizo sausage
tsubaskosquall
tsubiboferris wheel; carousel
tsunamitsunami
tsuperdriver
tubigwater
tuboprofit
tugaconfession; admission of guilt
tugatogapex, acme, summit, peak
tugisto pursue; to chase
tugmato rhyme; to match; to coordinate
tugonreply
tugtogto play (a musical piece or instrument)
tuhodknee
tuhogto skewer; to thread
tukabeak; bill (of a bird)
tuklapto peel off; to detach
tuklasto discover; to uncover; to explore
tuklawto bite; to sting (as a snake)
tukmolturtledove
tukogecko
tukodto prop; to support
tukoyto refer to; to mention; to cite
tuksotemptation
tuktokpeak; top; summit
tulapoem
tuladlike; similar to
tulakto push; to shove
tulaybridge
tuldokto be added a dot or period
tulito circumcise
tuligsato criticize sharply
tulinrapidity
tuliroconfused, stunned
tulispoint, sharp end
tulogto sleep
tulongto help; to assist
tuloycontinuous
tulunganact of helping each other
tulyaAsian clam (Corbicula manilensis)
tulyasiiron vat for cooking
tumakasto escape
tumakboto run
tumalsluggish; slow in sales or market activity
tumalonto jump from
tumamato hit
tumanafarmland, cultivated field or farm
tumanggapto receive or accept something from
tumanggito deny (an accusation, etc.)
tumawagto call (by telephone)
tumayoto stand
tumbato fall; to topple
tumbasto give an equivalent
tumbokhit right smack on
tumbongrectum, anus, sphincter
tumirato live
tumpakcorrect, right, proper
tumpikprudishness, squeamishness nagpatumpik-
tumpokheap, pile, unit of measure for selling small vegetables and seafood eg tomatoes, onions, garlic, small fish, shrimp, etc
tumulongto contribute
tunawto melt
tunaytruly
tungangato stare blankly; to idle with one's mouth open
tungawmite
tunggato swig; to gulp down
tunggalirivalry; conflict
tunghayto look at; to gaze at
tungkitip, point tungki ng ilong tip of the nose
tungkotrivet
tungkodcane, walking stick
tungkolabout
tungkulinjob
tungoaim
tunogsound
tuntonto follow as one's guiding principles
tuntongto step on; to tread on
tuodstump as of a tree ALSO a person who does not show emotion
tuoscomputation; reckoning
tupasheep
tupadto comply; to carry out; to enforce
tupito fold; to hem; to pleat
tupokcompletely burnt; burnt to ashes
turingbid; treat; guess to a riddle; attitude; seller's asking price
turismotourism
turistatourist
turnoturn, shift
turoto teach
turokto inject (a substance)
turonbanana of the saba variety wrapped in lumpia wrapper, rolled in brown sugar, and deep-fried
tusocunning, shrewd, astute
tusokpiercing; puncture; perforation made by something pointed
tustosfinancial support or subsistence for a person or institution
tutapuppy; lapdog; puppet
tutoto learn
tutolobjection; opposition; protest
tutongburnt rice sticking to the bottom of the pot
tutubidragonfly
tutuliearwax
tuwajoy
tuwadto bend over
tuwalyatowel
tuwangto help carry a load; to share in the workload
tuwidstraight; direct; to the point
tuwingevery time
tuyato taunt
tuyodried fish
tuyotextremely dry