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title: "Food in Tagalog: Pagkain | TagaTuro"
description: "Learn how to say food in Tagalog. pagkain. Pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences."
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source: "TagaTuro"
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# How to Say "Food" in Tagalog

Learn how to say food in Tagalog with pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences.

## Quick answer
Food in Tagalog is "pagkain".

## Pronunciation
Say it as "pag-kah-in".

## Usage and cultural notes
Sharing food is a big part of Filipino hospitality and family gatherings.

Use pagkain for food in general. Kanin is specifically cooked rice.

## Example sentences
- Masarap ang pagkain dito. - The food here is delicious. (compliment)
- May pagkain ba tayo? - Do we have any food? (daily life)

## Related words
- [Rice](/tagalog/rice/) - Kanin
- [Fish](/tagalog/fish/) - Isda
- [Chicken](/tagalog/chicken/) - Manok
- [Vegetables](/tagalog/vegetables/) - Gulay
- [Fruit](/tagalog/fruit/) - Prutas
- [Water](/tagalog/water/) - Tubig

## Related category
- [Food and Meals](/categories/food/)

## Keep learning
- [Tagalog words](/tagalog/)
- [Learn Tagalog for Beginners: A Practical Start](/guides/learn-tagalog-for-beginners/) - Start learning Tagalog with a simple, cultural-first approach. Get quick phrases, pronunciation tips, and a study plan for English speakers.