How to Say "Used to" in Tagalog | SANAY in English

Do you want to learn how to say “used to” or “accustomed to” in Tagalog when expressing familiarity or comfort? This Filipino language lesson explains “sanay,” the Tagalog word for discussing habits, gained expertise, or being at ease with something. Understand how Filipinos use ‘sanay’ in everyday conversations to describe routines or acquired skills. Through real sentence examples paired with clear English translations, you’ll master its natural application and nuances in Filipino dialogue.

Watch this video to learn how to say “Used to” or “Accustomed to” in Tagalog using the word “sanay.” Learn how this expression works in daily conversation through practical Tagalog sentences paired with simple English translations.

Sanay siya sa malamig na klima. (She’s used to cold weather.)

Sanay akong kumain ng maanghang. (I’m used to eating spicy food.)

Sanay ako sa simpleng pamumuhay. (I’m used to a simple life.)

Sanay na kami sa ganitong sistema. (We’re already used to this system.)

Sanay ka bang gumising nang maaga? (Are you used to waking up early?)

Hindi pa ako sanay sa bago kong trabaho. (I’m not used to my new job yet.)

Sana na ako sa ugali niya. (I’m already used to his attitude.)

Sanay akong magtipid. (I’m used to being frugal.)

Sanay na sila sa ganitong hirap. (They’re already used to this hardship.)

Hindi ako sanay maglakad nang malayo. (I’m not used to walking long distances.)

Sanay ka na ba sa lasa nito? (Are you already used to the taste of this?)

Sanay nang magluto ng ginisang upo si Maricel. (Maricel is already used to cooking sautéed bottle gourd.)

Hindi sanay si Tito sa tahimik na lugar. (Uncle isn’t used to quiet places.)

Sanay siyang mag-alaga ng bata. (She’s used to taking care of kids.)

Sanay na ako sa tambak na gawaing-bahay. (I’m already used to the pile of housework.)

Sanay akong uminom ng kape tuwing umaga. (I’m used to drinking coffee every morning.)

Sanay ka na bang gumamit ng de-kuryenteng pang-ahit? (Are you already used to using an electric shaver?)

Sanay na akong maghintay nang matagal. (I’m used to waiting for a long time.)

Hindi ako sanay nang walang internet sa bahay. (I’m not used to not having internet at home.)

Hindi sanay gumamit ng cellphone ang lolo ko. (My grandfather isn’t used to using a cellphone.)

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Sanay akong magpuyat. (I’m used to staying up late.)

Sanay na ba ang anak mo sa bagong eskuwelahan? (Is your son used to the new school?)

Sanay na sanay na siya sa stress. (She’s really used to stress.)

Sanay ka na bang mamuhay mag-isa? (Are you already used to living alone?)

Sanay ka bang maglakad nang nakatsinelas lang? (Are you used to walking in slippers?)

Sanay ka na bang mag-commute araw-araw?. (Are you used to commuting every day?)

Sanay akong maglaba tuwing Biyernes ng gabi. (I’m used to doing the laundry every Friday night.)

Hindi siya sanay sa init ng kusina. (She’s not used to the heat in the kitchen.) 

Sanay na ang buong barangay sa madalas na pagba-brownout. (The whole barangay is already used to frequent power outages.)

Hindi ako sanay magsalita sa harap ng maraming tao. (I’m not used to speaking in front of a lot of people.)

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