Drinks in Tagalog
Learn the most common drinks in Tagalog with English translations and example sentences. This lesson introduces everyday Filipino beverages such as tubig (water), kape (coffee), tsaa (tea), soda, and traditional drinks like salabat (ginger tea) and tuba (palm wine). These words come with practical examples showing how it’s used in real-life situations, whether ordering at a café, chatting with friends, or buying drinks at the market. Perfect for learners and travelers, this lesson helps you understand and use Tagalog drink vocabulary naturally.
Watch this video and learn how to say different drinks in Tagalog and improve your Filipino vocabulary naturally. This video covers common Filipino words for beverages like tubig (water), kape (coffee), tsaa (tea), juice, and soft drinks, with easy-to-follow pronunciation. It’s ideal for beginners who want to talk about drinks, meals, and everyday conversations like a native speaker.
List of Drinks and Beverages in Tagalog
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| tubig | water |
| gatas | milk |
| kape | coffee |
| tsaa | tea |
| salabat | ginger tea |
| alak | liquor / alcohol |
| tsokolate | chocolate |
| tuba | palm wine |
| lambanog | coconut wine |
| lemonada | lemonade |
| serbesa | beer |
| kokwa | cocoa |
Use the short quiz below to test your memory of Filipino drinks and beverages.
| Wala na tayong gatas, ubos na. |
| (We’re out of milk.) |
| Nauuhaw ako. Pahingi naman ng tubig. |
| (I’m thirsty. Can I have some water?) |
| Pinatikim niya ako ng tsaa na galing Turkey. |
| (She let me try some tea from Turkey) |
| Medyo maasim ang tuba. |
| (The tuba tastes a bit sour.) |
| Ayoko ng matapang na kape. |
| (I don’t like strong coffee.) |
| Uminom ako ng salabat bago matulog. |
| (I had ginger tea before bed.) |
| Naaamoy ko ang alak sa hininga niya. |
| (I can smell the liquor on his breath.) |
How well do you know Tagalog names for drinks? Take this quiz and test your knowledge of Filipino beverages! From everyday refreshments to traditional drinks, try to say the correct Tagalog term before clicking the toggle to reveal the answer. It’s a fun way to expand your Tagalog drink vocabulary!
1. What drink is usually served at parties that gets people drunk?
Answer: alak (alcohol or wine)
2. What do you drink when you're feeling thirsty?
Answer: tubig (water)
3. What do you drink to stay wide-awake?
Answer: kape (coffee)
4. What do babies drink?
Answer: gatas (milk)
5. What do people often drink to relax in the afternoon?
Answer: tsaa (tea)
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