Thing in Tagalog

“Thing” in Tagalog is “Bagay” – the most common word for referring to an object, item, or matter. This versatile term is used in everyday Filipino conversations to describe physical objects, abstract concepts, or situations. Discover how to use “bagay” and its variations effectively in different contexts below.

[Words] = Thing

[Definition]:

• Thing /θɪŋ/
• Noun 1: An object that one need not, cannot, or does not wish to give a specific name to.
• Noun 2: An inanimate material object as distinct from a living sentient being.
• Noun 3: An action, activity, event, thought, or utterance.
• Noun 4: A matter, situation, or state of affairs.

[Synonyms] = Bagay, Gamit, Kalakal, Pangyayari, Usapin

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: I need to buy a few things from the grocery store before going home.
• Ex1_PH: Kailangan kong bumili ng ilang bagay mula sa tindahan ng grocery bago umuwi.

• Ex2_EN: The most important thing in life is to be happy and healthy.
• Ex2_PH: Ang pinakamahalagang bagay sa buhay ay maging masaya at malusog.

• Ex3_EN: Can you pass me that thing on the table? I forgot what it’s called.
• Ex3_PH: Maaari mo bang iabot sa akin ang bagay na iyan sa mesa? Nakalimutan ko kung ano ang tawag doon.

• Ex4_EN: Learning a new language is not an easy thing to do.
• Ex4_PH: Ang pag-aaral ng bagong wika ay hindi madaling bagay na gawin.

• Ex5_EN: One thing I noticed about Manila is the heavy traffic during rush hour.
• Ex5_PH: Isang bagay na napansin ko tungkol sa Maynila ay ang mabigat na trapiko sa rush hour.