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