Personal in Tagalog

“Personal” in Tagalog translates to “Pansarili” or “Personal” (borrowed term). This English word is commonly used in Filipino conversations when referring to matters relating to an individual, private affairs, or one’s own belongings. Let’s explore the deeper meaning and usage of this versatile term below.

[Words] = Personal

[Definition]:

• Personal /ˈpɜːrsənəl/
• Adjective 1: Belonging to or affecting a particular person rather than anyone else.
• Adjective 2: Relating to someone’s private life, relationships, and emotions rather than their public or professional life.
• Adjective 3: Done or made by a particular person rather than someone acting on their behalf.
• Noun: An advertisement or message in the personal column of a newspaper.

[Synonyms] = Pansarili, Pribado, Sariling, Pansariling, Partikular

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: I don’t want to discuss my personal life with strangers.
• Ex1_PH: Ayaw kong pag-usapan ang aking personal na buhay sa mga estranghero.
• Ex2_EN: She keeps all her personal documents in a locked drawer.
• Ex2_PH: Iniingatan niya ang lahat ng kanyang personal na dokumento sa isang nakakandadong drawer.
• Ex3_EN: This is a personal matter between him and his family.
• Ex3_PH: Ito ay isang personal na usapin sa pagitan niya at ng kanyang pamilya.
• Ex4_EN: He made a personal visit to thank everyone involved.
• Ex4_PH: Gumawa siya ng personal na pagbisita upang pasalamatan ang lahat ng sangkot.
• Ex5_EN: The manager gave me his personal phone number.
• Ex5_PH: Binigyan ako ng manager ng kanyang personal na numero ng telepono.