Teach in Tagalog

“Teach” in Tagalog is “magturo” – a verb that encompasses the act of imparting knowledge, skills, or lessons to others. The Filipino education system places high value on teachers and teaching, with various terms used depending on the context and formality. Let’s explore the different ways to express “teach” in Tagalog and see it in action through practical examples.

[Words] = Teach

[Definition]:

• Teach /tiːtʃ/
• Verb 1: To impart knowledge or instruct someone in a subject or skill.
• Verb 2: To cause someone to learn or understand something by example or experience.
• Verb 3: To give instruction or lessons professionally as an occupation.

[Synonyms] = Magturo, Turuan, Ituro, Magsanay, Magbahagi ng kaalaman

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: My mother will teach me how to cook traditional Filipino dishes.
• Ex1_PH: Tuturuan ako ng aking ina kung paano magluto ng tradisyonal na pagkaing Pilipino.
• Ex2_EN: He wants to teach English to young children in rural areas.
• Ex2_PH: Gusto niyang magturo ng Ingles sa mga batang bata sa mga kanayunan.
• Ex3_EN: Can you teach me the proper way to play the guitar?
• Ex3_PH: Maaari mo ba akong turuan ng tamang paraan ng pagtugtog ng gitara?
• Ex4_EN: Experience will teach you valuable lessons that books cannot provide.
• Ex4_PH: Ang karanasan ay magtuturo sa iyo ng mahalagang aral na hindi maibibigay ng mga libro.
• Ex5_EN: She has been hired to teach mathematics at the local high school.
• Ex5_PH: Siya ay na-hire upang magturo ng matematika sa lokal na mataas na paaralan.