Tagalog Word

How to Say "Chicken" in Tagalog

Learn how to say chicken in Tagalog. manok. Pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences.

Quick answer

Chicken in Tagalog is "manok".

Pronunciation

Say it as mah-nok.

Usage and cultural notes

Chicken is a staple in Filipino dishes like adobo and tinola.

Use manok for chicken in meals or at the market.

Example sentences

Masarap ang manok na adobo.

Chicken adobo is delicious.

food talk

Bumili ako ng manok.

I bought chicken.

shopping

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