How to Say "I Thought" in Tagalog | AKALA KO in English

Learn how to say “I thought” in Tagalog using the essential Filipino phrase “akala ko.” This guide is perfect for foreign learners and beginners who want to understand how Filipinos express assumptions, initial thoughts, or mistaken beliefs. You’ll discover how to use akala ko in Filipino sentences and see real-life examples of akala ko in conversations so you could use it correctly every time.

Whether you’re practicing daily conversation, improving your Tagalog vocabulary, or preparing to communicate naturally with native speakers, this lesson breaks down the meaning of akala ko = “I thought” or “I assumed” in an easy-to-understand way. With practical example sentences, you’ll quickly learn how to express your thoughts and assumptions like a native speaker. Perfect for anyone learning Tagalog online, in a classroom, or through self-study, this guide helps you master one of the most common and versatile phrases in Filipino. Start using “akala ko” confidently and naturally in your conversations today, and take a big step toward speaking Tagalog fluently and understanding the nuances of Filipino expressions.

Watch this video to learn how to say “I thought” in Tagalog using the common Filipino phrase “akala ko.” See natural Tagalog example sentences with easy English translations that make learning simple. Perfect for beginners or anyone who wants to speak Filipino confidently. Start using akala ko in everyday conversations today!

Akala ko kilala mo siya. (I thought you knew him.)

Akala ko libre ito. (I thought this was free.)

Akala ko ikaw ‘yung tumawag. (I thought it was you who called.)

Akala ko hindi ka pupunta. (I thought you weren’t coming.)

Akala ko tulog ka pa. (I thought you were still asleep.)

Akala ko sa iyo ‘to. (I thought this was yours.)

Akala ko may lakad ka. (I thought you had plans.)

Akala ko late na tayo. (I thought we were running late.)

Akala ko Huwebes ngayon. (I thought it was Thursday today.)

Akala ko maaga kang uuwi. (I thought you were coming home early.)

Akala ko galit ka sa akin. (I thought you were mad at me.)

Akala ko masarap. (I thought it would taste good.)

Akala ko nasa labas ka. (I thought you were outside.)

Akala ko sinabi mo na sa kanya. (I thought you already told him.)

Akala ko kasama mo siya. (I thought you were with her.)

Akala ko may pasalubong ka sa akin. (I thought you brought back something for me.)

Akala ko pupunta tayo sa Tagaytay.  (I thought we were going to Tagaytay.)

Akala ko nagkaayos na kayo. (I thought you two made up.)

Akala ko gusto mong sumama. (I thought you wanted to come.)

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Akala ko maganda siya sa personal. (I thought she looked better in person.)

Akala ko ‘yan ang gusto mo. (I thought that’s what you wanted.)

Akala ko wala nang tao. (I thought no one was here anymore.)

Akala ko naayos na ‘yan. (I thought that was already fixed.)

Akala ko kilala kita. (I thought I knew you.)

Akala ko nawala ‘yung phone ko. (I thought I lost my phone.)

Akala ko nandito si Emi kahapon. (I thought Emi was here yesterday.)

Akala ko emergency. (I thought it was an emergency.)

Akala ko umuulan pa. (I thought it was still raining.)

Akala ko ikaw ang nagluto nito. (I thought you cooked this.)

Akala ko nasabi mo na sa kanya. (I thought you mentioned it to her already.)

Akala ko may trabaho siya. (I thought he had work.)

Akala ko umalis na siya. (I thought she already left.)

Akala ko hindi na siya babalik. (I thought you weren’t coming back.)

Akala ko matagal pa. (I thought it would take longer.)

Akala ko ikaw ang magbabayad. (I thought you were going to pay.)

Akala ko may pupuntahan ka. (I thought you were going somewhere.)

Akala ko nagkausap na kayo. (I thought you two already talked.)

Akala ko magaling siya sa Math. (I thought he was good at Math.)

Akala ko wala nang upuan. (I thought there were no available seats available.)

Akala ko nandiyan siya. (I thought she was over there.)

Akala ko malayo pa. (I thought it was still far.)

Akala ko matagal na kayong magkaibigan.  (I thought you two had been friends for a long time.)

Akala ko may pasok ngayon. (I thought there was school today.)

Akala ko maaga kang uuwi. (I thought you were coming home early.)

Akala ko galit ka sa akin. (I thought you were mad at me.)

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