10 Basic Tagalog Words to Know

Salamat! – Thank you!

Kumusta? – How are you?

Opo (polite) / Oo (casual) - Yes

Hindi – No/Not

Ako  - I/Me

Ikaw - You

Sarap! – Delicious!

Paumanhin po. – Please excuse me.

Paalam (formal) /Ba-bay (casual) – Goodbye / Bye

Po – word of respect for elders. 
                         Used like “Kumusta po.” “Hindi po.” “Ako po.”