How to Say "Have" in Tagalog | MAY in English
Trying to understand how to say “have” or “with” in Tagalog? This lesson breaks down “may,” one of the most important Filipino words for expressing possession, presence, and availability. You’ll see how Filipinos naturally use may in everyday conversations, whether you’re talking about what someone has, what’s around you, or what’s available. With clear sentence examples and smooth English translations, this lesson helps you use may confidently and sound more natural when speaking Filipino.
Watch this video to learn how to say “have” or “with” in Tagalog using the word “may.” Check out common Tagalog phrases and sentences with clear English translations and see how may is naturally used in everyday conversation to show possession or indicate something is present.
→ There is or There are
May gagamba sa kisame. (There’s a spider on the ceiling.)
May dumi sa damit mo. (There’s dirt on your shirt.)
May libreng Wi-Fi dito. (There’s free Wi-Fi here.)
May paradahan sa likod. (There’s parking at the back.)
May ahas sa damuhan. (There’s a snake in the grass.)
May mga lamok sa kuwarto ko. (There are mosquitos in my room.)
May mga tao sa likuran mo. (There are people behind you.)
May mga isda sa aquarium. (There are fish in the aquarium.)
May mga karayom at sinulid sa maliit na kahon. (There are needles and thread in the small box.)
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→ Has or Have
May kaibigan siyang mekaniko. (He has a friend who’s a mechanic.)
May lagnat ang bata. (The kid has a fever.)
May sasabihin ako sa iyo. (I have somethig to tell you?)
May galit siya sa akin. (He has a grudge against me.)
May anak siyang lalaki. (She has a son.)
May kapatid akong babae. (I have a sister.)
May sugat siya sa braso. (He has a wound on his arm.)
May sako ba sila? (Do they have a sack?)
May kapansanan ang matandang babae? (The old woman has a disability.)
May kailangan akong bilhin sa palengke. (I’ve got something I need to buy at the market.)
May mga bisita si Nanay. (My mom has visitors.)
May matibay siyang paninindigan. (She has strong principles.)
May problema ka ba sa kanya? (Do you have a problem with him?)
May pambura ka ba? (Do you have an eraser?)
→ With
May kasamang kandila ang cake. (The cake comes with candles.)
Igawa o naman ako ng sandwich na may palamang keso. (Can you make me a sandwich with cheese?)
Sino ‘yung titser na may malakas na boses? (Who’s that teacher with the loud voice?)
Gusto kong uminom ng gatas na may yelo. (I want to drink milk with ice.)
Pangarap ko ang magka-bahay na may malaking pool. (My dream is to have a house with a big pool.)
Mahilig siya sa mga kantang may malalim na kahulugan. (She likes songs with deep meaning.)
Nakakita ka na ba ng pusang may asul na mata? (Have you ever seen a cat with blue eyes?)
Gusto kong magkaroon ng mesang may gulong. (I want to have a table with wheels.)
Kilala mo ba ‘yung babaeng may mahabang buhok? (Do you know the girl with long hair?)
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