Clothes and Footwear in Tagalog
Learn the most common Tagalog words for clothes and footwear with clear English translations to expand your Filipino vocabulary. This lesson covers shirts, pants, dresses, jackets, and footwear like shoes, sandals, and slippers, using natural, everyday terms.
These words make it easy to describe your outfit, go shopping, or talk about fashion in Filipino. Whether you’re traveling in the Philippines, practicing daily conversation, or simply learning new vocabulary, this lesson helps you speak confidently about clothing and footwear in real-life situations.
Watch this Tagalog video tutorial and learn the names of clothes and footwear in Tagalog with clear English translations and proper pronunciation. This video introduces essential Filipino vocabulary for clothing items and shoes, such as damit (clothes), pantalon (pants), sapatos (shoes), tsinelas (slippers), and more, explained in a simple way that beginners can easily follow.
Tagalog Words for Clothes and Shoes
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| damit | clothes |
| kamiseta | T-shirt |
| sando | tank top |
| blusa | blouse |
| bestida | dress |
| palda | skirt |
| pantalon | pants |
| maong | denim pants / jeans |
| salawal | shorts |
| pangginaw | sweater / cardigan |
| pambahay | home clothes |
| pantulog | sleepwear |
| panloob | undergarment |
| pang-alis | going-out clothes |
| panlakad | going-out clothes |
| damit pangkasal | wedding dress |
| Barong Tagalog | men’s traditional clothes |
| kurbata | necktie |
| balabal | shawl |
| guwantes | gloves |
| sapatos | shoes |
| tsinelas | slippers |
| medyas | socks |
| bakya | wooden sandals |
| sandalyas | sandals |
| bota | boots |
Ready to test how well you know clothes and footwear in Filipino? Take the short quiz below and see how you do.
| Suot niya ang paborito niyang kamiseta. |
| (She’s wearing her favorite T-shirt.) |
| Napunit ang palda ko kaya kailangan kong tahiin. |
| (My skirt ripped, so I need to sew it.) |
| Lagi akong nakasando kapag nasa bahay lang ako. |
| (I always wear a tank top when I’m just at home.) |
| Hindi ko makita ang isa kong medyas. |
| (I can’t find one of my socks.) |
| Iniwan ko sa labas ang tsinelas ko. |
| (I left my slippers outside.) |
| Mag-pangginaw ka, malamig sa labas. |
| (Wear a sweater, it’s cold outside.) |
| Mas gusto kong magsuot ng barong sa pormal na okasyon. |
| (I prefer wearing a barong for formal occasions.) |
How many Tagalog words for clothes and footwear do you know? Test yourself with this fun quiz! From everyday outfits to traditional Filipino attire, try to say the correct Tagalog word before clicking the toggle to check your answer. It’s a great way to expand your Tagalog vocabulary for clothing and shoes!
1. These are garments worn on the legs, often made of denim or cotton.
Answer: pantalon (pants)
2. These are worn on the feet to protect them while walking, usually made of leather or rubber.
Answer: sapatos (shoes)
3. This is a loose, sleeveless undershirt commonly worn by men in warm weather.
Answer: sando (tank top / sleeveless undershirt)
4. These are soft, stretchy garments worn on the feet before putting on shoes.
Answer: medyas (socks)
5. This is a soft covering worn on the hands, especially during cold weather or for protection.
Answer: guwantes (gloves)
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