Usage Note
Konsul is a Spanish loanword (from cónsul) for a government official representing their country's interests in a foreign city. Filipino workers abroad often deal with the Philippine konsulado for document processing and legal matters.
Examples
" Pupunta kami sa konsul bukas. "
Natural Translation
We will go to the consul tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Will-go we to-the consul tomorrow.
" Nakipag-usap siya sa konsul tungkol sa kanyang visa. "
Natural Translation
He/She talked with the consul about his/her visa.
Literal Translation
Talked he/she with-the consul about the his/her visa.
" Tumawag kami sa konsul nang malaman naming nawala ang pasaporte ng aming kasama sa biyahe. "
Natural Translation
We called the consul when we learned that our travel companion had lost his/her passport.
Literal Translation
Called we to-the consul when learned we-that lost the passport of our companion in trip.
Take Tagalog with you
The full course, a 12,500-word dictionary, and flashcards that make every word stick — free to start on iOS and Android.
Tagalog builds thousands of words from a few hundred roots.
How Tagalog words workRelated Words
Explore Tagalog by topic
Free guides on grammar, vocabulary, and culture to take you past single-word lookups.
How to Say Sorry in Tagalog: Patawad vs Pasensya
How to say sorry in Tagalog: patawad, pasensya na, and paumanhin compared on a simple severity-and-formality ladder so you pick the right word every time.
Tagalog Root Words: Learn a Few Hundred, Understand Thousands
Tagalog root words unlock vocabulary fast: learn a few hundred and recognize thousands. Real word families, examples, and a practical study strategy.
Tagalog Slang Guide: 20 Words You'll Hear on TikTok
Tagalog slang explained: lodi, petmalu, werpa, astig, chika and more. Decode Filipino TikTok comments, group chats, and pop culture with this practical guide.
Tagalog Word Order: Sentence Structure Made Simple
Why Tagalog puts the verb first, and how ang, ng, and sa markers work. A clear guide to VSO word order, forming questions, and negation.