Movie in Tagalog

“Movie” in Tagalog is “Pelikula” – the term commonly used across the Philippines to refer to films shown in cinemas or watched at home. Whether you’re discussing the latest blockbuster or a classic film, understanding how Filipinos talk about movies will enrich your conversations about entertainment and cinema culture.

[Words] = Movie

[Definition]:

• Movie /ˈmuːvi/
• Noun: A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television; a motion picture or film.

[Synonyms] = Pelikula, Sine, Film, Palabas, Salaming gumagalaw

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: I watched an amazing movie last night at the cinema with my friends.
• Ex1_PH: Nanonood ako ng kamangha-manghang pelikula kagabi sa sinehan kasama ang aking mga kaibigan.
• Ex2_EN: The movie industry in the Philippines has produced many award-winning films.
• Ex2_PH: Ang industriya ng pelikula sa Pilipinas ay nakagawa ng maraming award-winning na mga film.
• Ex3_EN: Would you like to watch a movie with me this weekend?
• Ex3_PH: Gusto mo bang manood ng pelikula kasama ko ngayong katapusan ng linggo?
• Ex4_EN: This movie has received excellent reviews from critics worldwide.
• Ex4_PH: Ang pelikulang ito ay nakatanggap ng mahusay na mga pagsusuri mula sa mga kritiko sa buong mundo.
• Ex5_EN: My favorite movie of all time is a classic romance film from the 1990s.
• Ex5_PH: Ang aking paboritong pelikula sa lahat ng oras ay isang klasikong romance film mula noong 1990s.