Tagalog Word

How to Say "Rice" in Tagalog

Learn how to say rice in Tagalog. kanin. Pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences.

Quick answer

Rice in Tagalog is "kanin".

Pronunciation

Say it as kah-nin.

Usage and cultural notes

Rice is a staple in Filipino meals and often means cooked rice.

Use kanin for cooked rice; bigas is uncooked rice.

Example sentences

Kulang ang kanin.

There is not enough rice.

meal

Gusto mo ba ng kanin?

Do you want rice?

offering food

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