How to Say "IF" in Tagalog with Examples | KUNG in English

The Tagalog word “kung” is used to say “if” and plays a key role in expressing conditions or hypothetical situations. This Filipino lesson shows how kung fits naturally into everyday Tagalog phrases and common expressions, with examples translated to English so you can see how it’s used in real conversation. Understanding how to use kung helps you talk about possibilities, form dependent clauses, and communicate more confidently and fluently when expressing conditional ideas in Tagalog.

Watch this video to learn how to say “If” in Tagalog using the common word “Kung.” Explore practical Tagalog example sentences with clear English translations to see how it’s used naturally in conversation. 

Itanong mo kung bukas sila sa Sabado. (Ask if they’re open on Saturday.)

Mag-jacket ka kung giniginaw ka. (Put on a jacket if you’re feeling cold.)

Magpagamot ka kung sa palagay mo may sakit ka. (See a doctor if you think you’re sick.)

Magbihis ka na kung gusto mong sumama. (Get dressed if you want to come with us.)

Huwag mong pilitin kung ayaw mo talaga. (Don’t force it if you really don’t want to.)

I-message mo ako kung may balita ka. (Text me if you hear anything.)

Mag-ingat ka kung lalakad ka mag-isa. (Be careful if you’re walking alone.)

Umupo ka kung pagod ka na. (Sit down if you’re tired.)

Kung nag-ipon lang sana siya, e di may pera siya ngayon. (If only he had saved up, then he’d have money now.)

Hindi ko alam kung kaya ko ito. (I don’t know if I can do this.)

Kung papipiliin ako, mas gusto ko sa Qatar. (If I had to choose, I’d rather be in Qatar.)

Hindi ako sigurado kung kilala niya ako. (I’m not sure if he knows me.)

Kung gusto mong sumali, mag-register ka. (If you want to join, sign up.)

Ibigay mo na lang sa akin kung meron ka pang isang tiket. (Just give it to me if you have one more ticket.)

Mas masaya sana kung kumpleto tayo. (It would’ve been more fun if we were all here.)

Kung ako lang ang masusunod, oo ang sagot ko. (If it were up to me, I’d say yes.)

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Lumipat ka kung ayaw mo diyan. (Move if you don’t like it there.)

Makinig kang mabuti kung gusto mong matuto. (Pay attention if you want to learn.)

Kung tinawagan mo ako kanina, nasundo sana kita. (If you had called me earlier, I would’ve picked you up.)

Hindi ako sigurado kung naintindihan niya ako. (I’m not sure if he understood me.)

Maghubad ka ng sapatos kung papasok ka sa loob. (Take off your shoes if you’re going inside.)

Puwede ka niyang turuan kung hindi mo alam. (He can teach you if you don’t know.)

Kung tatanungin kita, ano’ng isasagot mo? (If I asked you, how would you answer?)

Kung may gagawin ka, gawin mo na. (If you have something to do, do it now.)

Kung hindi ka pa sigurado, mag-isip ka muna. (If you’re not sure yet, think about it first.)

Kung nagmamadali ka, huwag ka nang mag-ayos ng buhok. (If you’re in a hurry, don’t bother fixing your hair.)

Kung wala kang gagawin mamaya, punta tayo sa mall. (If you’re free later, let’s go to the mall.)

Kung ikaw ang nasa sitwasyon ko, ano’ng gagawin mo? (If you were in my shoes, what would you do?)

Sabihin mo sa akin kung may kailangan ka. (Tell me if you need anything.)

Kung gusto mo ng mantikilya, meron sa ref. (If you want butter, there’s some in the fridge.)

Kung nakinig ka lang, e di naiwasan sana ito.. (If only you had listened, this could’ve been avoided.)

Kung matapang ka, sabihin mo sa kanya. (If you’re brave, tell him.)

Okay lang kung ayaw mo.  (It’s okay if you don’t agree.)

Kung madali lang ‘to, siguradong ginagawa na ‘to ng lahat. (If it were easy, everyone would do it.)

Kung maibabalik ko lang ang panahon, gagawin ko.(If I could turn back time, I would.

Magpatulong ka kung hindi mo makita. (If you can’t find it, ask for help.)

Kung umalis tayo nang mas maaga, hindi sana tayo nahuli. (If we had left earlier, we wouldn’t be late.)

Kung alam ko lang, hindi sana ako pumunta. (If I had known, I wouldn’t have gone.) 

Kung wala siya sa bahay, mag-iwan ka ng note. (If she’s not home, leave a note.)

Kung hindi matigas ang ulo mo, mas madali sana ang mga bagay-bagay. (If you weren’t so stubborn, things would be easier.)

Kung hindi tayo kikilos ngayon, pagsisisihan natin ito sa bandang huli. (If we don’t act now, we’ll regret it later.)

Huwag mong buksan kung mukhang kahina-hinala. (If it looks suspicious, don’t open it.)

Nandiyan ang menu kung gusto mong um-order. (The menu is right there if you want to order.)

Huwag kang lumabas kung gabi na. (Don’t go out if it’s already late.)

Manood ka ng TV kung naiinip ka. (Watch TV if you’re bored.)

Uminom ka ng tubig kung nauuhaw ka. (Drink some water if you’re bored.)

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