Say it in Tagalog Weekly Newsletter

One Tagalog word a week.
For the ones who want to remember.

For many of us, Tagalog was something we heard — in kitchens, at family gatherings, over the phone with relatives. We understood it. But we didn’t always learn how to say it back. This is a gentle place to start.

Let’s begin →

Small. Consistent. Meaningful.

Every week, one Tagalog word arrives in your inbox — chosen for its cultural weight, its beauty, or the feeling it carries that no other language quite captures. Free, always. And over time, one word at a time, it adds up to something.

We designed SiiT Sessions for people who want to learn how to actually speak in Tagalog. Because the fastest way to learn the language is to use it with someone who speaks it with love.

One meaningful Tagalog word
Simple pronunciation — say it confidently
Cultural context behind the word
A reflection prompt for conversation or journaling
A way to practice it with family

Mga halimbawa — A few words you’ll meet

Gigil

adjective ▪️ /gee-gill/

The overwhelming urge to squeeze something unbearably cute. There’s no English word for this just yet.

Kilig

adjective ▪️ /kee-LEEG/

The giddy, fluttery feeling of excitement — especially from a romantic moment. Not quite butterflies. Something more specifically Filipino.

Tahanan

noun ▪️ /TAH-hah-nahn/

Home. But not just a place — the feeling of it. The warmth, the belonging, the people who make a place feel like yours.

Hinahanap-hanap

verb ▪️ /hee-nah-hah-nuhp-hah-nuhp/

The deep, aching feeling of missing someone far away. Not just longing — something heavier, more specific.

This is for you if —

You’re a Fil-Am wanting to reconnect with the language
You’re a parent who wants to bring Tagalog into your home
You’re a Filipino living abroad who misses the words
You grew up hearing it but never quite speaking it
You’re simply curious about the language and culture

This is a gentle way to come back to Tagalog — one meaningful word at a time.

One meaningful Tagalog word a week sent to your inbox, and a reminder that knowing where you come from is part of knowing who you are.