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How to Say "Good" in Tagalog

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Mabuti
"Good" in Tagalog 路 say it like mah-boo-tee

The most natural way to say "Good" in Tagalog is Mabuti. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Ayos
used in casual conversations to mean okay or fine
Maganda
used when referring to something beautiful or nice

When to use it

You can use 'mabuti' to express that something is good or well. It is commonly used in greetings or when responding to inquiries about your well-being. It can also be used to describe the quality of something.

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Examples in Tagalog

TagalogEnglish
Mabuti naman ako, salamat.I am good, thank you.
Mabuti ang pagkain dito.The food here is good.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'mabuti' with 'maganda', but 'mabuti' refers to quality while 'maganda' refers to beauty.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Mabuti, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Tagalog with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'mabuti' and 'ayos'?

'Mabuti' is more formal and refers to something being good, while 'ayos' is more casual and means okay or fine.

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