Fun Fact BOONDOCKS "The boondocks" (or "boonies"), meaning "rural" or "back country," was imported by American soldiers stationed in the Philippines following the Spanish American War. It is a mispronounced version of the Tagalog, bundok, which means "mountain."
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.”
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