Below are some basic Tagalog words that describe emotions. Many of which can be used as a verb or an adjective depending on the usage. If you want to study more about Tagalog Verbs alone, you can check this online course to help you get started with the most important part of spoken Tagalog.
Common Phrases Expressing Emotions.
| “Ang saya ko!” | “I’m happy” |
| “Nagulat ako!” | “I’m shocked!” |
| Malungkot ako” | I’m sad” |
| “Nagagalit ako”“Galit ako!” | “I’m angry”“I’m angry!” |
| “Natatakot ako””I’m afraid” | “Natatakot ako””I’m afraid” |
It is interesting to note that many Tagalog adjectives can be easily turned into verbs by adding the prefix “na” or “ma” into the basic word such as:
Takot – natakot, natatakot, matatakot (Past, Present, Future Tense)
Galit – nagalit, nagagalit, magagalit (Past, Present, Future Tense)
Inggit- nainggit, naiinggit, maiinggit (Past, Present, Future Tense)
