How to Say "Need" in Tagalog | KAILANGAN in English
If you’re trying to figure out how to say “need” in Tagalog, the word you’ll want to learn is kailangan. It’s the main Filipino word people use when talking about things they need, things they have to do, or anything that feels necessary in daily life. This guide explains what kailangan means in simple terms and shows you how it’s used in real conversations through clear, natural example sentences with English translations.
Whether you’re a beginner learning basic Tagalog vocabulary or someone who wants to sound more natural when expressing needs in Filipino, this is an easy way to understand how kailangan works in everyday speech.
Watch this short Filipino lesson to learn how to say ‘Need’ in Tagalog naturally. You will find useful Tagalog phrases, everyday expressions, and practical ways to use ‘Kailangan’ like a native speaker in real conversations.
Kailangan ko ng perdible. (I need a safety pin.)
Kailangan ni Liza ng kalaykay. (Liza needs a rake.)
Kailangan niyo siyang kausapin. (You guys need to talk to her.)
Wala akong kailangan sa kanya. (I don’t need anything from him.)
Hindi natin kailangan ‘yan. (We don’t need that.)
Kailangan nating bumili ng sampung kilong bigas. (We need to buy 10 kilos of rice.)
Kailangan mo pa ba ‘to? (Do you still need this?)
Kailangan kong mag-ipon para sa matrikula ko. (I need to save money for my tuition fee.)
Kailangan niya ng lakas ng loob para harapin ang mga problema niya. (She needs courage to face her problems.)
May kailangan ka ba sa akin? (Do you need anything from me?)
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Kailangan ko ng perdible. (I need a safety pin.)
Kailangan ni Liza ng kalaykay. (Liza needs a rake.)
Kailangan niyo siyang kausapin. (You guys need to talk to her.)
Wala akong kailangan sa kanya. (I don’t need anything from him.)
Hindi natin kailangan ‘yan. (We don’t need that.)
Kailangan nating bumili ng sampung kilong bigas. (We need to buy 10 kilos of rice.)
Kailangan mo pa ba ‘to? (Do you still need this?)
Kailangan kong mag-ipon para sa matrikula ko. (I need to save money for my tuition fee.)
Kailangan niya ng lakas ng loob para harapin ang mga problema niya. (She needs courage to face her problems.)
May kailangan ka ba sa akin? (Do you need anything from me?)
Nasa bag ang lahat ng kailangan mo. (Everything you need is in the bag.)
Kailangan mong maging matatag. (You need to be strong.)
Kailangan kong bumalik sa opisina. (I need to go back to the office.)
Wala nang laman ang tangke, kailangan nating magpa-gas. (The tank is empty, we need to get gas.)
Kailangan natin pag-usapan kung ano ang nangyari. (We need to talk about what happened.)
Kailangan mo ng jacket; malamig sa labas. (You need a jacket; it’s cold outside.)
Kailangang diligan ang halamang ito araw-araw. (This plant needs water every day.)
Kailangan natin ng bagong gulong para sa sasakyan. (We need new tires for the car.)
Kailangang tapusin mo ito ngayon. (You need to finish it today.)
Kailangang mag-ingat ka palagi sa daan. (You need to be careful on the road at all times.)
Kailangan ba niya ng tulong? (Does he need help?)
Kailangan natin ng bagong gulong para sa sasakyan. (We need new tires for the car.)
May kailangan ka ba sa palengke? (Do you need anything from the store?)
Bakit kailangan mong magpatingin sa doktor? (Why do you need to see a doctor?)
Kailangan ko bang magdala ng ID? (Do I need to bring an ID?)
Hindi natin kailangang magmadali. (We don’t need to rush.)
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