Useful vocabulary - playtime - English to Tagalog

50 Useful Playtime Words and Phrases for Professional Nannies (English to Tagalog)

No.	English Word/Phrase	Tagalog Translation
1	Let’s go play	Maglaro tayo
2	Good job!	Magaling
3	Be careful	Mag-ingat
4	Share your toys	Ibahagi mo ang iyong mga laruan
5	Sit down please	Umupo ka pakiusap
6	Stand up	Tumayo ka
7	Clap your hands	Ipalakpak mo ang iyong mga kamay
8	Jump	Tumalon
9	Run slowly	Tumakbo nang dahan-dahan
10	Don’t push	Huwag manulak
11	Use gentle hands	Dahan-dahan lang ang kamay
12	Time to clean up	Oras na para magligpit
13	Put the toys away	Itabi ang mga laruan
14	Can you help me?	Maaari mo ba akong tulungan?
15	Great sharing	Magaling sa pagbabahagi
16	Wait your turn	Hintayin mo ang iyong turno
17	Let’s read a book	Magbasa tayo ng libro
18	Sing with me	Kumanta ka kasama ko
19	Dance with me	Sumayaw ka kasama ko
20	Throw the ball	Ihagis ang bola
21	Catch the ball	Saluhin ang bola
22	Build the blocks	Buuin ang mga bloke
23	Color nicely	Magkulay nang maayos
24	Do you want a toy?	Gusto mo ba ng laruan?
25	Are you happy?	Masaya ka ba?
26	Don’t hit	Huwag manakit
27	Use your words	Gamitin mo ang iyong salita
28	Say sorry	Humingi ka ng tawad
29	Say thank you	Sabihin mong salamat
30	Please	Pakiusap
31	You’re welcome	Walang anuman
32	Let’s take turns	Magpalitan tayo
33	High five	Apir
34	Give me a hug	Yakapin mo ako
35	Are you tired?	Pagod ka ba?
36	Time for a snack	Oras na para magmeryenda
37	Drink some water	Uminom ka ng tubig
38	Let’s go outside	Tayo ay lumabas
39	Hold my hand	Hawakan mo ang kamay ko
40	Slow down	Dahan-dahan lang
41	Let’s count together	Magbilang tayo nang sabay
42	What color is this?	Anong kulay ito?
43	Very good	Napakagaling
44	Try again	Subukan mo ulit
45	Almost finished	Malapit nang matapos
46	Story time	Oras ng kuwento
47	Nap time	Oras ng tulog
48	Wake up	Gumising ka na
49	Let’s have fun	Magsaya tayo
50	I’m proud of you	Ipinagmamalaki kita

Tips for Professional Nannies

• Speak slowly and clearly when teaching toddlers new words.

• Use gestures and facial expressions to help children understand.

• Repeat important phrases often because toddlers learn through repetition.

• Encourage positive behavior using praise and gentle language.

• Mix English and Tagalog if the family encourages bilingual learning.

Using positive and simple language helps toddlers feel safe, confident, and engaged during playtime.