How to Say "Besides" or "Aside From" in Tagalog | BUKOD SA in English

How do you accurately say “besides,” “aside from,” or “apart from” in Tagalog? This essential Filipino language lesson breaks down the common expression “Bukod sa,” clarifying its meaning and versatile application. Learn exactly how to use “Bukod sa” correctly in everyday sentences to introduce additional information, make exclusions, or list exceptions. Our guide includes practical grammar tips and real-world examples for “Bukod sa” to help you seamlessly integrate it into genuine conversations. Perfect for beginner Tagalog learners aiming to enrich their conversational Filipino, connect ideas effectively, and expand their Tagalog vocabulary for comprehensive communication.

Watch this video to learn how to say “Besides” or “Aside from” in Tagalog using the phrase “bukod sa.” Explore practical Tagalog example sentences with clear English translations to see how it’s used naturally in everyday conversation. Perfect for beginners or anyone who wants to speak Filipino confidently. Start using bukod sa correctly in your sentences today!

Bukod sa pag-aaral, kailangan ko ring magtrabaho. (Aside from studying, I also need to work.)

Bukod sa kape, gusto ko rin ng mainit na tsokolates a umaga. (Aside from coffee, I also like hot chocolate in the morning.)

Bukod sa laptop, dala ko rin ang tablet ko. (Besides the laptop, I also brought my tablet.)

Bukod sa pagsabog ng bulkan, may bagyo pa raw na parating. (Aside from the volcanic eruption, there’s also reportedly a storm coming.)

Bukod sa iyo, may iba pa akong mga kaibigan na darating. (Besides you, I have other friends coming too.)

Bukod sa Ingles, marunong din siyang mag-Espanyol. (Aside from English, he also knows how to speak Spanish.)

Bukod sa pagiging magaling na kusinera, mahusay din siyang pintor. (Aside from being a great cook, she’s also a skilled painter.)

Bukod sa pritong itlog at sinangag, ano pa ang gusto mong almusal? (Aside from fried eggs and fried rice, what else do you like for breakfast?)

Walang puwedeng gawin dito bukod sa pagha-hiking. (There’s nothing much to do here apart from hiking.)

Bukod sa trabaho niya, meron din siyang mga negosyo. (Besides his job, he runs a few businesses too.)

Bukod sa sakit ng ulo, problema lang dala niyan. (Besides giving you a headache, it only brings trouble.)

Bukod sa tubig, bumili rin ako ng meryenda. (Besides water, I bought some snacks too.)

Ano pa ang ginagawa mo bukod sa pagtuturo? (What else do you do besides teaching?)

Wala akong ibang nakita bukod sa kanya. (I haven’t seen anyone aside from him.)

Bukod dito, wala ng iba pang puwedeng pag-usapan. (Besides this, there’s nothing else to talk about.)

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Bukod sa posporo, kailangan din natin ng kandila. (Besides matches, we also need candles.)

Bukod sa payo, tinulungan niya rin kami. (Aside from giving advice, he also helped us out.)

Ano pa ang nagbago bukod sa budget? (What else changed besides the budget?)

Bukod sa gastos, wala akong ibang nakikitang dahilan para hindi sumama sa biyahe. Huwag mo na akong kulitin. (Besides the cost, I don’t see any reason not to go on the trip.)

Bukod sa restawran, meron din silang talyer. (Besides the restaurant, they also have an auto repair shop.)

Bukod sa amin, meron lang pitong tao doon. (Aside from us, there were only seven people there.)

Bukod sa allowance, tumatanggap din siya ng pensyon buwan-buwan. (Aside from the allowance, she also receives a pension monthly.)

Bukod sa kakulangan sa oras, wala nang ibang dahilan. (Aside from the lack of time, there’s no other reason.)

Bukod sa pizza, gusto ko ring kumain ng pasta. (Aside from pizza, I also want to eat pasta.)

Bukod sa mga alaga kong hayop, meron din kaming mga ibon sa bahay. (Aside from my pets, we also have birds at home.)

Bukod sa pagkanta, ang galing niya ring sumayaw. (Aside from singing, she’s also good at dancing.)

Bukod sa masarap, mura rin ang pagkain doon. (Aside from being delicious, the food there is also cheap.)

Bukod sa kuya ko, wala nang ibang tumulong sa akin na maglipat. (Besides my brother, no one else helped me move.)

Bukod sa kabaitan niya, napakatalino rin niya. (Besides her kindness, She’s also very smart.)

Bukod sa ping pong, mahilig din siya sa bilyar. (Besides ping pong. he also enjoys playing billiards.)

Walang ibang tao rito bukod sa ating dalawa. (There’s no one else here besides the two of us.)

Bukod sa nasusuka, nahihilo rin ako. (Besides feeling nauseous, I’m also dizzy.)

Bukod sa presyo, wala akong reklamo sa produkto. (Besides the price, I have no complaint about the product.)

Bukod sa telepono, nawala ko rin ang pitaka ko. (Besides the phone, I also lost my wallet.)

Saan pa tayo pupunta bukod sa Lake Bled?  (Where else are we going besides Lake Bled?)

Bukod sa malamig, napakaalat din ng sopas. (Aside from being cold, the soup is also very salty.)

Bukod sa kapote, magdala ka rin ng payon. (Aside from a raincoat, bring an umbrella too.)

Bukod sa wala naman akong bangka, hindi rin ako mahilig sa fishing. (Aside from the fact that I don’t even have a boat, I’m also not into fishing.)

Bukod sa cake, meron din ba kayong tinapay?(Aside from cake, do you also have bread?)

Bukod sa pilyo, matigas din ang ulo ng batang ‘yon. (Aside from being naughty, that kid is also hardheaded.)

Bukod sa matigas, manipis din ang kutsong ito.(Aside from being firm, this mattress is also thin.)

Bukod sa mapagkakatiwalaan, maasahan mo rin si Jean. (Aside from being trustworthy, Jean is also reliable.)

Bukod sa malayo, mahal din ang pamasahe. (Aside from being far, the fare is also expensive.)

Bukod sa mapurol, kalawangin na rin ang kutsilyo.  (Aside from being dull, the knife is also rusty.)

Mga dokumentaryo lang ang pinanonood ko bukod sa balita. (I just watch documentaries, besides the news.)

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