Common Public Places in Tagalog
Learn the most common public places in Tagalog with clear English meanings, all explained in a simple, natural way. This lesson covers the everyday locations you’ll hear and see around the Philippines: cities, towns, markets, schools, parks, hospitals, post offices, churches, and other essential public spaces.
Knowing these Tagalog words for common places will help you navigate the Philippines more confidently, ask for directions, and hold natural conversations with locals. It’s perfect for beginners, travelers, and Filipino language learners who want practical vocabulary that reflects real life and everyday Filipino culture.
Watch this Tagalog video tutorial and learn the names of common public places in Tagalog with clear English translations and proper pronunciation. This video introduces essential Filipino vocabulary for locations you visit daily, such as paaralan (school), ospital (hospital), palengke (market), simbahan (church), and more, explained in a beginner-friendly way. It’s perfect for learners who want to expand their basic Filipino vocabulary for traveling, daily life, and practical conversations.
List of Public Places in Tagalog
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| lugar | place |
| tindahan | store/shop |
| palengke | wet & dry market |
| pamilihin | public market |
| bangko | bank |
| panaderya | bakery |
| botika | pharmacy/drugstore |
| restawran | restaurant |
| kainan | eatery |
| karinderya | budget-friendly eatery |
| kapihan | coffee shop |
| gasolinahan | gas station |
| talyer | auto repair shop |
| barberya | barber shop |
| sinehan | cinema |
| punerarya | funeral home |
| patahian | tailor shop |
| palitan ng pera | money exchange |
| karerahan | race track |
| sabungan | cockfighting arena |
| pabrika | factory |
| opisina | office |
| paaralan | school |
| eskuwelahan | school |
| unibersidad | university |
| aklatan | library |
| museo | museum |
| bulwagan | hall/auditorium |
| kapilya | chapel |
| simbahan | church |
| moske | mosque |
| monasteryo | monastery |
| templo | temple |
| paliparan | airport |
| paradahan | parking lot |
| sakayan ng jeep | jeepney stand |
| istasyon ng bus | bus station |
| istasyon ng tren | train station |
| daan | road/street |
| kalye | road/street |
| kalsada | road |
| eskinita | street corner/alley |
| tulay | bridge |
| tawiran | pedestrian lane |
| bangketa | sidewalk |
| pantalan | pier/port |
| daungan | port/harbor |
| planta ng kuryente | power plant |
| munisipyo | city hall |
| kapitolyo | provincial hall |
| ospital | hospital |
| pagamutan | hospital |
| klinika | clinic |
| koreo | post office |
| hukuman | court of law |
| korte | court of law |
| istasyon ng pulis | police station |
| kulungan | jail/prison |
| piitan | jail/prison |
| istasyon ng bumbero | fire station |
| liwasan | plaza/townsquare |
| parke | park |
| palaruan | playground |
| sementeryo | cemetery |
| tambakan ng basura | waste dump/landfill |
| bukid | farm |
| palaisdaan | fish pond |
| minahan | mine |
| bodega | warehouse |
| palasyo | palace |
| gusali | building |
Test your knowledge of common Filipino words for public places by taking the short quiz below.
Example Sentences
| Hihintayin kita sa istasyon ng bus. |
| (I’ll wait for you at the bus station.) |
| Mahigpit ang seguridad sa bangko. |
| (The security at the bank is strict.) |
| Nasa palaruan ang mga bata tuwing hapon. |
| (The kids are at the playground every afternoon.) |
| Ang haba ng pila sa botika. |
| (The line at the pharmacy is so long.) |
| Nasa Makati ang opisina namin. |
| (Our office is in Makati.) |
| Puno ang paradahan sa harap ng simbahan. |
| (The parking lot in front of the church is full.) |
| Malayo ba rito ang palengke? |
| (Is the market far from here?) |
1. Preposition SA + Place – use this pattern after verbs of motion or direction like when you’re talking about going to or coming from a place.
Examples:
Pupunta ako sa ospital. → I’m going to the hospital.
Galing kami sa bodega. → We came from the warehouse.
∇ Think: “Where to?” or “From where?” → use sa
2. Preposition NASA + Place – use this pattern to show location or position (no movement) like when you’re describing where someone or something currently is.
Examples:
Nasa eskwelahan ang mga bata. → The children are at school.
Nasa terminal sila. → They are at the terminal.
∇ Think: Where is…?” → use nasa
Tagalog Quiz
Do you know the Tagalog names for public places? Test your knowledge with this quiz! From markets to parks and government buildings, try to say the correct Filipino word before clicking the toggle to check your answer. It’s a great way to expand your Tagalog vocabulary for places in the community!
1. What is the Tagalog word for a public market where people buy fresh produce, meat, and other goods?
Answer: palengke (market)
2. What is the Tagalog word for a store that sells medicine and other health products?
Answer: botika (pharmacy)
3. What is the Tagalog term for a designated area where passengers wait for and ride a jeepney?
Answer: sakayan ng jeep (jeepney stand)
4. What do Filipinos call a place where vehicles are refueled with gasoline or diesel?
Answer: gasolinahan (gas station)
5. What is the Tagalog word for a building where students go to learn?
Answer: paaralan (school)
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