How to Say "Or" in Tagalog with Examples
Need to know how to say “or” in Tagalog? The simple word “o” is used by Filipinos to give choices, outline alternatives, or present options in both questions and statements. This Filipino lesson shows its real-life usage, showing how “o” naturally appears in dialogue so you can present options clearly, express possibilities smoothly, and sound more authentic when speaking Filipino.
Watch this video to learn how to say “or” in Tagalog. You’ll also find many English-Tagalog example sentences that demonstrate how it’s used in context.
Gusto mo ba ng mansanas o ubas? (Do you want apples or grapes?)
Alin ang mas masarap, adobo o sinigang?(Which tastes better — adobo or sinigang?)
Saan ang mas mura, dito o doon? (Where is it cheaper, here or there?)
Bukas ba tayo aalis o sa weekend? (Are we heading out tomorrow or this weekend?)
Hindi ko matandaan kung Lunes o Martes ‘yon. (I can’t remember if it was Monday or Tuesday.)
Ngayon ba ang birthday niya o bukas? (Is her birthday today or tomorrow?)
Ano’ng gusto mong flight, umaga o gabi? (Do you want a morning or evening flight?)
Ano’ng gusto mo kapag naliligo ka, malamig o mainiti na tubig? (Do you prefer cold or hot water when you take a shower?)
Bagong bili ‘yan o luma na? (Is that new or old?)
Siya ba o ikaw ang nagsabi? (Was it you or him who said it?)
Tapos ka na ba o may kulang pa? (Are you done or is something missing?)
Ikaw ba ang nagluto nito o si Mama? (Did you cook this or was it Mom?)
Aaminin mo na ba o itatanggi mo pa? (Are you going to admit it or still deny it?)
Gusto mo bang sumama o dito ka lang? (Do you wanna come with us or just stay here?)
Alin ang bibilhin mo, ito o ‘yung isa? (Which one are you buying—this one or the other one?)
Magbabayad ka na ba ngayon o sa susunod na linggo na lang? (Are you paying now or next week?)
Nag-aaral ka pa ba o nagtatrabaho na? (Are you still studying or already working?)
Ayaw mo ba ng isda o maarte ka lang? (You don’t like fish, or are you just being picky?)
Saan mo gustong pumunta, sa Baguio o sa Tagaytay? (Where do you wanna go, Baguio or Tagaytay?)
Mag-isa ka lang ba o may kasama ka? (Are you alone or with someone?)
Hindi ako sigurado kung seryoso o biro lang ‘yon. (I’m not sure if that was serious or just a joke.)
Para kanino ‘to, kay James o kay Rozaini? (Who’s this for—James or Rozaini?)
Lalakad ba tayo o sasakay? (Are we walking or taking a ride?)
Nalilito ako kung kuwago o buwitre ‘yung nakita ko. (I’m not sure if what I saw was an owl or a vulture.)
Totoo ba ‘yun o gawa-gawa niya lang? (Is that true or did he just make it up?)
Wala siyang pakialam kung anong mangyayari o kung may masasaktan. (He doesn’t care what happens or if anyone gets hurt.)
Ayusin mo na ngayon o kaya bukas ng umaga. (Fix it now or tomorrow morning.)
Ito ba ang gusto mo o ‘yung isa? (Is this the one you want or the other one?)
Puwede mong kutsarain o tinidurin. Ikaw ang bahala. (You can eat it with a spoon or a fork—totally up to you.)
Ano’ng uulamin natin, sinigang na hipon o adobong pusit? (What should we have for our main dish, shrimp sinigang or squid adobo?)
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