Top 10 Romantic Tagalog Phrases for Filipinas Want to impress your Filipina girlfriend or wife?
Make an effort to learn a few romantic words and phrases in Tagalog!

1. Mahal kita. = I love you.

This is the most common way of saying 'I Love You.' This phrase can be used with anyone, from your grandfather (Mahal kita, Lolo) to your child (Mahal kita, Anak).

2. Iniibig kita. = I love you.

This is a very dramatic way of declaring your love for someone. A bit old-fashioned, but it's the sort of phrase you use with an object of romantic affections.

3. Miss kita. = I miss you.

Filipinos have incorporated a lot of English words into their vocabulary, including the verb for missing someone's presence. If you really, really miss someone, you can say either one of the following sentences:

Miss na miss kita. = I really miss you.
Miss kita talaga. = I really miss you.

4. Ingat ka. = Take care.

This is a very sweet thing to say in Tagalog. It sounds so much better than the English translation. Variations include:

Mag-ingat ka. = Do take care.
Lagi kang mag-ingat. = Always take care.
Ingat ka lagi. = Always take care. (Used in letters more than in conversation.)

5. May gusto ako sa iyo. = I have a crush on you.

As a noun, the Tagalog word gusto means an infatuation with someone.

6. Gusto kita. = I like you.

As a verb, the word gusto means "to want" and "to like".

Gusto kitang makita. = I want to see you.
Gusto kitang tawagan. = I want to call you.

7. Iniisip kita. = I'm thinking of you.

Lagi kitang iniisip. = I always think of you.
Iniisip kita lagi. = I always think of you.

8. Hihintayin kita. = I'll wait for you.

Nothing melts a Filipina's heart like this expression of patience. Whether it's waiting for her to finish getting ready or waiting for her to say yes to your proposal, it simply is an endearing phrase. She doesn't want to be rushed and it's a sign of your thoughtfulness that you're willing to wait for her however long it takes.

9. Huwag kang mag-alala. Akong bahala.
= Don't worry. I'll take care of it.

The combination of these two phrases is music to a Filipina's ears. Don't stress her out with your own difficulty in finding parking. Don't insist she pick a wine when it wasn't her idea to come to such a fancy restaurant. Don't make her share in your anxiety over how much to tip the server.

Whether a small matter or a big one, tell her you'll take care of it and do! Let her sit back and relax.

10. Ikaw ang lahat sa akin. = You are everything to me.
Tell her how much she means to you.Love Hug Kissyakap

Yakapin mo ako.
Hug me.

Gusto kong yakapin mo ako.
I want you to hug me.

isang malaking yakap
one big hug

Bigyan mo ako ng isang malaking yakap
Give me a big hug.

Payakap naman.
C'mon, let me have a hug.

Huwag mo siyang yakapin.
Don't hug him/her.

Yakapin mo siya.
Hug him/her.

Yakapin mo ang nanay mo.
Go hug your mom.

Bigyan mo ng malaking yakap ang tatay mo.
Give your dad a big hug.

Huwag mo siyang yakapin.
Don't give him/her a hug.

Nagyakapan sila.
They gave each other hugs.

huling yakap
final embrace

yakap sa dilim
embrace in darkness

ang iyong yakap
your embrace

Miss ko ang iyong yakap.
I miss your embrace.

ang yakap mo't halik
your embrace and kisses

Miss ko ang iyong yakap at halik.
I miss your embrace and kisses

Glitter dolls

Ang ganda mo!
You're beautiful!

Ang ganda mo talaga.
You're really so beautiful.

Maganda ba siya?
Is she pretty?

Maganda siya.
She's pretty.

Hindi siya maganda.
She's not pretty.

Mas maganda ka.
You're prettier.

Sino ang pinaka-maganda?
Who's the most beautiful?

Ikaw ang pinaka-maganda.
You're the most beautiful.

Maganda ba ako?
Am I pretty?

Ikaw ang pinaka-maganda sa kanila.
You're the most beautiful among them.

Ang ganda n'ya!
She's so pretty!

Ang ganda nito.
This is beautiful.

Ang ganda ng bulaklak.
The flower is beautiful.

Alin ang mas maganda?
Which is prettier?

Lahat sila maganda.
They're all beautiful.

Smiley love

Smiley love

Say "I Love You" in Tagalog
Mahal kita.
I love you.
(most common)

Iniibig kita.
I love you.
(dramatic, only for lovers)

Lab kita!
Luv ya!

Mahal mo ba ako?
Do you love me?

Oo, mahal kita.
Yes, I love you.

Mahal na mahal kita.
I love you very much.

Mahal kita talaga.
I really love you.

Mahal mo rin ba ako?
Do you love me too?

Mahal din kita.
I love you too.

Mahal na mahal din kita.
I also love you very much.

The word mahal also means 'expensive.'

Ang mahal ng kwintas!
The necklace is expensive!

Bakit ang mahal nito?
Why is this so expensive

Asking a Filipina for a Date

Puwede ba kitang tawagan?
=Pwede ba kitang tawagan?
Can I call you?

Anong "phone number" mo?
What's your phone number?

Magkita tayo sa...
Let's meet at...

labas / lumabas
to go out

Labas tayo minsan.
Let's go out sometime.

Kumain tayo sa labas.
Let's go out and eat.

Gusto mo bang kumain sa labas?
Would you like to go out and eat?

Gusto mo bang manood ng sine?
Would you like to go watch a movie?

Anong gusto mong gawin?
What would you like to do?

Manood tayo ng sine.
Let's go watch a movie.

Magkwentuhan tayo.
Let's share stories. (Let's chit-chat)