Learn essential Filipino vocabulary for nationalities
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| Koreano |
| Hapon |
| Pilipino |
| What do these words mean? Stick around. |
| In this quick lesson, you’ll learn Filipino vocabulary for nationalities. |
| Before we start, did you know there's a hidden message in the Philippine flag? Do you know what its colors and symbols really mean? |
| Keep watching for the answer at the end. |
| Amerikano |
| "American" |
| Amerikano |
| Amerikano |
| America is known for tipping culture. |
| Steve and Jack chat about a new colleague. |
| Steve: Taga saan siya? |
| Jack: Amerikano siya. |
| Koreano |
| "Korean" |
| Koreano |
| Koreano |
| Oppa! It means older brother. |
| Jack asks Steve about a new colleague. |
| Jack: Saan galing ang bago mong kasamahan? |
| Steve: Koreano siya. |
| Hapon |
| "Japanese" |
| Hapon |
| Hapon |
| For Japanese, bowing is very important as showing respect to someone. |
| Carlo asks Marie about a new colleague. |
| Carlo: Siya ba ang bago mong kasamahan sa trabaho? |
| Marie: Oo. Hapon siya. |
| Pilipino |
| "Filipino" |
| Pilipino |
| Pilipino |
| In Philippines, a meal is not complete without rice. Filipinos love rice. |
| Steve needs the translation help |
| Steve: Naghahanap ako ng taong nakapagsasalita ng Filipino. |
| Jack: Pilipino siya. |
| Singaporean |
| "Singaporean" |
| Singaporean |
| Singaporean |
| Laksa! A well-known Singaporean dish. |
| Rose and Emily talk about Singaporean nationality. |
| Rose: Nakakita ka na ba ng taong Singaporean? |
| Emily: Oo, Singaporean ang kaibigan ko. |
| Thai |
| "Thai" |
| Thai |
| Thai |
| Sawadee ka. Thai people love spicy food. |
| Tom asks Oscar about his friend. |
| Tom: Taga saan ang kaibigan mo? |
| Oscar: Thai siya. |
| Vietnamese |
| "Vietnamese" |
| Vietnamese |
| Vietnamese |
| Pho is one of the famous Vietnamese dishes. I love Chicken Pho. |
| Lina asks Susan about her friend. |
| Lina: Taga saan ang kaibigan mo? |
| Susan: Vietnamese siya. |
| Malaysian |
| "Malaysian" |
| Malaysian |
| Malaysian |
| Malaysia truly Asia. Malaysian people’s way of greeting is through a handshake with both hands but without a grasp. |
| Susan quizzes Tom on Malaysian nationality. |
| Susan: May kakilala ka bang taga-Malaysia? |
| Tom: Oo, naglakbay ako kasama ang isang guide na Malaysian. |
| Taiwanese |
| "Taiwanese" |
| Taiwanese |
| Taiwanese |
| Taiwanese people speak Mandarin same as Chinese. |
| Lina and Rowena discuss Taiwanese nationality. |
| Lina: May nakilala ka na bang Taiwanese? |
| Rowena: Oo, Taiwanese ang guro ko. |
| Indonesian |
| "Indonesian" |
| Indonesian |
| Indonesian |
| Most Indonesian people are Muslims. |
| Jack and Steve chat about Indonesian nationality. |
| Jack: May kakilala ka bang taga-Indonesia? |
| Steve: Oo, Indonesian ang kaibigan ko. |
| Let's review. |
| You'll see the words in English and your job is to say the words in Filipino. |
| Ready? |
| Do you remember how to say "American (nationality, masculine)"? |
| Amerikano |
| Amerikano |
| And how to say "Korean"? |
| Koreano |
| Koreano |
| How about "Japanese"? |
| Hapon |
| Hapon |
| Do you remember how to say "Filipino"? |
| Pilipino |
| Pilipino |
| And how to say "Singaporean"? |
| Singaporean |
| Singaporean |
| Let's try "Thai"! |
| Thai |
| Thai |
| What about "Vietnamese"? |
| Vietnamese |
| Vietnamese |
| Now, let's see if you remember how to say "Malaysian"! |
| Malaysian |
| Malaysian |
| Another one! What about "Taiwanese"? |
| Taiwanese |
| Taiwanese |
| And finally, do you remember how to say "Indonesian"? |
| Indonesian |
| Indonesian |
| Do you know what the colors and symbols on the Philippine flag mean? |
| Each part of the Philippine flag has a meaning. The blue stands for peace, red for bravery, and white for equality and liberty. The three stars represent Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, while the sun’s eight rays honor the first provinces that fought for independence. |
| Thanks for watching! Don't forget to practice these new words and phrases, and see you next time! |
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