Aside from all the pristine beaches that you can only find in the Philippines, there are sumptuous traditional Filipino foods that you must try out!
Express yourself better and memorize the names of these vegetables in Tagalog today in this post.
If you’re also connecting with your family’s roots, taking time to know which vegetables they use for cooking their meals will leave them impressed!
So today you can honor your family’s cooking recipes and traditions as you learn about vegetable names in Tagalog.
You’ll find out what different veggies are called in the Philippines.
This will be fun and useful, especially if you like Filipino food or just want to learn more about the Tagalog language.
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Bahay Kubo Names Of Vegetables In Tagalog
In the Philippines, the Tagalog word for vegetable is gulay, and the Filipino people are always using it in most of their local Filipino dishes as it is always available and can be grown right in your backyard for free!
In fact, the popular nursery rhyme called Bahay Kubo reflects the traditional provincial living for most Filipinos.
From this Filipino folk song, you’ll learn that most families live in a small nipa hut, and they survive by planting and harvesting fruits and veggies right outside their homes.
Here are the most common vegetables grown in the backyard and the dishes they are part of:
The Bahay Kubo song is like a small picture of life in the provinces of the Philippines.
It shows how people there love to grow lots of vegetables near their homes.
Next, we’re going to look at more vegetables in Tagalog that are common in the Philippines.
Other Names Of Vegetables In Filipino Language
Of course, there are still a lot of vegetables available in the Philippines.
Did you know, there’s a trend in social media now about horticulture.
And many of these tips about gardening tools in Tagalog and how to use multimethod of farming helps many Filipinos around the Philippines.
If you’re interested to know more about Tagalog words, you should check this trend!
And hey, if you want to learn more Tagalog vocabulary, why not try the Ling app?
Now, let’s go back to the list of some more veggies that are usually used for top Filipino dishes.
Philippines’ Provincial Garden Vegetables
If you visit Manila, you will see advanced city life, but if you take a stroll on the province side… the whole landscape literally changes!
From the province, you can see white sand beaches and traditional houses to the point that you will wonder if you are in a whole new dimension.
From private cars or public vehicles in the city, you will instantly be greeted by traditional modes of transportation like motorized tricycles, Carabao riding, and the common balsa (a raft made of logs)!
Additionally, houses in the province are much bigger and are traditional by nature.
Most houses usually have two floors, wherein the first story is called a silong or a buffer area for sudden floods and to prevent farm animals from getting up the living area.
You can also find that most houses have their own backyard gardens where they follow a farm-to-table living.
These gardens are not just for Philippine flowers but for vegetables and fruits like the following:
How Do You Say Vegetables In Tagalog
The Tagalog word for vegetables is gulay.
Want to make this Tagalog word plural? You just need to add mga, and it will become mga gulay or vegetables! Easy, right?
More Sentences To Practice For Vegetables In Tagalog
Are you loving this post so far? If you want to expand your Tagalog vocabulary, here are some more sentences to help you learn Tagalog naturally.
Tips To Memorize Vegetables In Tagalog
Love using songs or other catchy media? There are more ways to memorize Tagalog words and phrases for vegetables.
Here’s a list of tips that will go a long way while exploring the nooks and crannies of the Tagalog language.
- Vegetables are always sold at the local markets. If you’re eager to sound like a native, visit some of the wet markets or the grocery stores. Some employees can assist you on how to pronounce the Tagalog translations of the vegetables too.
- If you’re visiting your relatives in the Philippines for the first time, you can look for recipes online which include the Tagalog names of the vegetables for the recipe you’ll be doing.
- Why not try watching YouTube videos, shorts, Instagram reels, or TikTok videos? Many of the Filipino social influencers are also Filipino cooks. Most of them also teach the Tagalog names of vegetables.
- Why not copy our table for the Tagalog and English translations of the vegetables provided here? You can print them out and learn them side by side.
- Need a quick way to learn Tagalog? Check out the Ling app. Its visually stimulating and also you can talk to the AI chatbot for a quick practice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vegetables In Tagalog
What Is The National Vegetable Of The Philippines?
The national vegetable of the Philippines is Malunggay (Moringa).
It was declared through the House Bill 2072 alongside declaring November as the National Malunggay Month.
Are There Vegetables Only Found In The Philippines?
Yes there are many vegetables that are only found in the Philippines.
Some of which are:
- malunggay (Moringa)
- upo (Bottle gourd)
- alugbati (Malabar Nightshade)
- pako (Fiddlehead/Fiddlhead ferns)
- talinum (Fame flowers/Talinumtriangulare)
- bayok-bayok (Momordicacharantia)
- Long-fruited jute (Saluyot)
Which Philippine Vegetables Have The Most Difficult Name To Pronounce?
If you’ve already seen our list above, these are words from deep Tagalog or other Philippine languages.
But according to Tagalog language learners, these three are the most difficult vegetable words to pronounce:
- Tanglad (Lemongrass) – This is due to the NG word
- Malunggay (Moringa) – Same concern with the NG Tagalog pronunciation
- Sitsaro (Pea)
What Are Your Favorite Tagalog Vegetables?
My favorite vegetable is Malunggay, what’s your favorite Tagalog vegetable name?
As we’ve learned earlier, there is a song called Bahay Kubo which lists down all famous and top vegetables used in the Philippine household.
You can find Talong, Kamatis, Sibuyas, Bawang, and Luya among all households from Luzon, Visayas, to Mindanao.
Please note that there are still tons of vegetables in the Philippines, but what we have listed in this article are the most commonly used Filipino ingredients.
With knowledge of this, we bet that you can hit the streets and buy any of these like a total pro!
As I conclude this article, I hope I was able to enlighten you with the most useful English translations as well as the dishes in which you will encounter the aforementioned vegetables in Tagalog.
Cook Your Skills With These Tagalog Vegetable Names!
As the new generation says, let him cook! If you want to be a pro in Tagalog, you can start memorizing these amazing vegetables in Tagalog.
But of course, you want to really master Tagalog language right? So, you need to brush on grammar rules, cultural notes, and more Tagalog vocabulary.
The best way to learn Tagalog language is through the Ling app.
Have you ever wanted a 15-minute flashcard type of learning which helps improve your memory technique?
The Ling app does that and more. It even has a practice conversation with different levels of your language skills.
Download the Ling app now on your phone and tablet and see if it works for you!
Did you like this post? Share us your favorite vegetables in the comments and let’s discuss more about what you want to know about the Tagalog language.
