How to Say "Good Thing" in Tagalog | BUTI NA LANG in English
How do you express “it’s a good thing,” “luckily,” or “fortunately” in Tagalog? This essential Filipino language lesson guides you through “Buti na lang,” a powerful and commonly used phrase to convey relief or gratitude in Filipino. Learn its nuanced meaning, understand its vital usage in real-life situations to acknowledge positive outcomes or avoided misfortunes, and gain valuable grammar insights. Our comprehensive guide provides clear example sentences for “Buti na lang” to help you sound more natural and emotionally resonant in Tagalog conversations. Perfect for beginner Tagalog learners eager to express everyday feelings and enhance their conversational Filipino skills.
Watch this video to learn how to say “It’s a good thing” in Tagalog using the common phrase “Buti na lang.” See practical Tagalog example sentences with easy English translations to understand and use it naturally in conversation. Perfect for beginners or anyone who wants to speak Filipino confidently. Start using buti na lang in everyday situations to express relief or gratitude today!
Buti na lang maaga akong umalis. (Good thing I left early.)
Buti na lang may sobra akong pera. (Good thing I have extra money.)
Buti na lang napansin ko agad. (Good thing I noticed right away.)
Buti na lang napigilan ko ang sarili ko. (Good thing I held myself back.)
Buti na lang hindi umulan kanina. (Luckily, it didn’t rain earlier.)
Buti na lang hindi siya nagalit. (Thankfully, she didn’t get mad.)
Buti na lang nakita ko si Johnny doon. (Good thing I saw Johnny there.)
Buti na lang tumawag ka. (Good thing you called.)
Buti na lang may dala tayong pala. (Good thing we brought a shovel.)
Buti na lang hindi sila nasaktan. (Luckily, they didn’t get hurt.)
Buti na lang bukas pa ang opisina nila. (Luckily, their office is still open.)
Buti na lang hindi natin nakalimutan. (Good think we didn’t forget.)
Buti na lang tinulungan mo ako. (Good thing you helped me.)
Buti na lang hindi ko pa naipadadala. (Good thing I haven’t sent it yet.)
Buti na lang hindi tayo umalis. (Good thing we didn’t leave.)
Buti na lang hindi pa ako nakakapagbayad. (Good thing I haven’t paid yet.)
Buti na lang walang nakakita. (Good think nobody saw it.)
Buti na lang hindi ako napahiya sa harap nila. (Thankfully, I didn’t end up embarrassed in front of them.)
Buti na lang nagbaon ako. (Good thing I brought food.)
Buti na lang wala akong dalang mabigat. (Good thing I wasn’t carrying anything heavy.)
Buti na lang hindi nauwi sa away. (Thankfully, it didn’t turn into a fight.)
Buti na lang I didn’t eat that. (Good thing I didn’t eat that.)
Buti na lang hindi ako umoo. (Good thing I didn’t say yes.)
Buti na lang walang sumita sa amin. (Good thing nobody called us out.)
Buti na lang hindi kami nahuli ng pulis. (Luckily, we didn’t get caught by the police.)
Buti na lang wala siyang lakad bukas. (Good thing he doesn’t have any plans tomorrow.)
Buti na lang naipasa ni Jane ‘yung exam niya. (Good thing Jane passed her exam.)
Buti na lang hindi pa sila nakakaalis. (Thankfully, they haven’t left yet.)
Buti na lang nakinig ako sa payo mo. (It’s a good thing I took your advice.)
Buti na lang hindi natin itinuloy ‘yung plano. (Good thing we didn’t push through with the plan.)
Buti na lang hindi ko naiwala ang license ko. (Thankfully, I didn’t lose my license.)
Buti na lang nakaligtas siya sa aksidente. (Luckily, he survived the accident.)
Buti na lang hindi nasira ang mga gamit ko. (Thankfully, my stuff didn’t get damaged.)
Buti na lang nakapagpahinga tayo kahapon. (Good thing we were able to rest yesterday.)
Buti na lang hindi ko binuksan. (Good thing I didn’t open it.)
Buti na lang hindi ko na-delete ‘yung text. (Thankfully, I didn’t delete the text message.)
Buti na lang maaga kaming dumating. (Good thing we arrived early.)
Buti na lang wala akong sinabing masama. (Good thing I didn’t say anything bad.)
Buti na lang hindi masyadong matrapik. (Luckily, traffic wasn’t that heavy.)
Buti na lang hindi ako naniwala agad. (Good thing I didn’t believe it right away.)
Buti na lang may nagsabi sa akin ng totoo. (Luckily, someone told me the truth.)
Buti na lang nagpareserba tayo ng mesa. (Good thing we reserved a table.)
Buti na lang maikli lang ang pila. (Luckily, the line was short.)
Buti na lang hindi ko kinuha. (Good thing I didn’t take it.)
Buti na lang may kakilala akong taga-loob. (Good thing I know someone inside.)
Buti na lang may nag-abot sa akin ng tissue. (Good thing someone handed me a tissue.)
Buti na lang umabot ako sa deadline. (Thankfully, I met the deadline.)
Buti na lang hindi ka nadapa. (Good thing you didn’t trip.)
Buti na lang naiintindihan niya tayo. (Good thing she understands us.)
Buti na lang hindi ako nakatulog sa bus. (Good thing I didn’t fall asleep on the bus.)
Buti na lang hindi ko pinindot. (Good thing I didn’t press it.)
Buti na lang hindi mo sinubukan. (Good thing you didn’t try it.)
Buti na lang may nagpaalala sa akin. (Good thing someone reminded me.)
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