Tagalog Words Starting With S
750 root words from sa to suyod. Each root unlocks its own family of derived words and verb forms — open any entry for pronunciation, stress marks, and example sentences.
- sa location/direction marker
- saad tell; mention; statement
- saan where
- saba variety of banana for cooking
- Sabado Saturday
- sabak blind or vigorous involvement
- sabat butt in; chime in
- sabaw soup
- sabay simultaneously; together
- sabi to tell or say; hearsay
- sabik eager; excited
- sabit to hang on a hook; delayed; encumbered
- sablay failure; blunder; indigenous sash
- sabog scattering; explosion; high on drugs
- sabon soap
- sabong cockfight
- sabotahe sabotage
- saboy act of splashing or dousing liquid/sand
- sabsab act of eating noisily like an animal
- sabunot act of pulling the hair
- sabwat connivance; conspiracy; collusion
- sadlak to fall into disgrace or misfortune
- sadsad arrival of boat on shore; hitting rock bottom; agroad
- sadya purpose; intent; to visit for a mission
- sagabal hindrance; obstruction
- sagad to the limit; completely used up
- sagala chosen "queens" in a festival procession
- sagana abundant
- sagap to scoop off; to overhear a rumor
- sagasa to run over; reckless rush
- sagi brush or light contact; brief memory
- sagilahan to be afflicted as with terror
- saging banana
- sagip to rescue or salvage
- sagisag emblem; symbol
- sagitsit hissing or sizzling sound
- sagka barrier to block movement; chock; skid
- saglit moment; a very brief visit
- sago palm tree starch; chewy pearl
- sagot answer; reply; to pay for a bill
- sagpang sudden snatch with the mouth
- sagrado sacred; holy
- sagsag sudden rush; height of activity; to cut into strips
- sagupa encounter; combat; battle
- sagwa in bad taste; indecent; unseemly
- sagwak sudden gush of water
- sagwan paddle; the act of paddling
- sahig floor
- sahod receptacle used to catch flowing liquid
- sahog ingredients in a dish
- said consumed or used up completely
- saing to cook by boiling or steaming (usually rice)
- saka farming
- saka also; furthermore; next time
- sakada migrant sugarcane worker, seasonal farm worker
- sakal to choke
- sakali if; in case; by chance
- sakang bowlegged
- sakay passenger; ride
- sakbat anything draped from shoulder to waist
- sakdal lawsuit; to charge; extremely/perfectly
- sakim greedy; selfish
- sakit pain; illness
- sakla a specific card game for betting
- saklap bitterness; poignancy
- saklaw coverage; scope; to encompass
- saklay crutch
- saklob cover for earthenware; act of putting on a hat
- saklolo help; assistance; succor
- saklong parenthesis
- saklot to seize using claws or hands
- sakmal to snap or grab with a big open mouth
- saknong stanza
- sako sack
- sakol harvesting/transporting sugarcane
- sakong heel
- sakote to arrest or catch in the act
- sakripisyo sacrifice
- sakristan altar boy
- sakristiya sacristy
- saksak to stab; puncture; stuff into a container
- saksi witness; to testify
- sakuna accident; calamity; disaster
- sala living room
- sala mistake; error; crime; sin
- sala to filter, sift, or strain
- salabat ginger tea
- salabid entangling; being entangled
- salabsab curing meat/fish with smoke before grilling
- salad salad
- salag act of parrying or warding off a blow
- salaghati anguish; grief; resentment
- salaginto golden tortoise beetle
- salagubang June bug; beetle that destroys leaves
- salak grasses/weeds carried by flood water
- salak to cut firewood
- salakay attack; charge; invade
- salakot wide-brimmed hat made of bamboo/palm
- salalay dish placed under an object (e.g., coaster)
- salamangka magic
- salamat thank you
- salamin eyeglasses
- salamisim reminiscence; reminiscence; fantasy
- salampak sitting heavily on buttocks; to plump down
- salampay shoulder kerchief or cloth draped over the shoulder
- salamuha to socialize or mingle
- salang to put a cooking pot on the stove
- salansan stack; to stack
- salanta infirm/disabled; damage or injury
- salapi money; cash
- salapid braid; to braid hair
- salapsap superficiality; shallow wound; to pare/whittle
- salat to feel with fingers; to touch
- salat scarce; in poverty
- salaula slob; having dirty habits
- salawahan fickle; inconstant
- salawal lower-body garment; pants/briefs/shorts
- salawikain proverb
- salaysay narration; statement; to narrate
- salba to rescue or save
- salbabida life-saver; buoy, life preserver
- salbador savior; redeemer
- salbahe savage; brutal; wild
- sali to participate or include
- Salig to base on; foundation
- salik factor; element
- saliksik to research or investigate
- salimuot complexity; intricacy; entangled
- salin to transfer/pour; to translate
- saling a very light touch; unintentional reference
- saling-pusa temporary/placated participant; little kid joining, tagging-along
- salisi doing something by turns; arriving after another left
- salit arranged alternately; alternating
- salita word (of God)
- salitre potassium nitrate; preservative for meat, saltpeter
- saliw accompaniment
- saliwa awkward; reverse; contrary in position
- saliyab flame
- salmo psalm
- salo to eat together; to share a meal
- salo to catch; take on another's task
- salok dipper; ladle; fetching water from a well
- salon cabaret; beauty salon
- salop rice/grain measurement (3 liters)
- salot epidemic; pestilence; plague
- salpak to put into a narrow space; sit precipitately
- salpok collision; crash; bump
- salsal blunt at the end; to masturbate
- salta to jump; to rise (e.g., water)
- saltik slingshot; light stroke/flick
- salubong to meet or welcome
- salubsob splinter or sliver
- saludo salute; to salute
- saludsod act of dislodging/scraping with a tool
- salunga going against the current (wind/water)
- salungat contrary; against; contradicted
- saluyot a tropical shrub with edible leaves
- saluysoy stream; small brook; to trace a path
- salvage to summarily execute
- Salya lifting and throwing with force
- sama to go with; accompany
- Sama bad, evil, or wicked
- samaan resentment or bad feeling toward each other
- samakatwid therefore; consequently
- samantala while; meanwhile
- samay process of weaving fibers; sinamay fabric
- samba worship; adoration
- sambalilo hat
- sambit to mention or say in passing
- sambot to catch or take over something left by another
- sambulat to scatter
- samid to choke on something
- samo plea; appeal; entreaty
- samot-sari assorted; varied
- sampa to climb over or on top of something
- sampaga a shrub with fragrant white flowers
- sampagita Arabian jasmine; national flower of the Philippines
- sampal a slap on the face
- sampalataya faith
- sampalok tamarind tree or fruit
- sampay to hang (e.g., on a clothesline)
- sampid clinging residue; person who doesn't belong
- sampilong a slap on the mouth and nose area
- samporado chocolate rice porridge
- sampu ten
- samsam to confiscate or seize property
- samyo fragrance; aroma; to inhale with gusto
- sana hopefully (expressing a wish)
- sanatoryo sanitarium
- sanaw puddle; shallow pool of water
- sanay training; exercise; skilled/expert
- sandaang-taon a century; one hundred years
- sandaigdig the whole world; all things
- sandakot fistful; a handful
- sandal to lean against something
- sandalyas sandal
- sandamak width of an open palm
- sandamakmak multitude; myriad; tons of
- sandangkal length from thumb tip to little finger tip
- sandat satiated; fed fully
- sandata weapon; arms
- sandigan foundation; something to depend on
- sando sleeveless shirt; tank top
- sandok spoon-like ladle
- sandugo blood compact; alliance
- sanga branch; stem; tributary
- sangab landmark; inhalation of smoke
- sangag to stir-fry, roast, or toast
- sangay branch; division; chapter
- sangga shield; block; parrying
- sanggalang protection; means of defense
- sanggano rascal; bum; thug
- sanggol baby; infant
- sangguni consultation; seeking advice
- sangkalan chopping board; alibi, scapegoat
- sangkap ingredient; element
- sangkapat one fourth; quarter
- sangkaterba very many; numerous
- sangkatlo one third
- sangkatutak numerous; unnecessary
- sangkawan a flock; numerous
- sangko third elder brother
- sangkot being implicated or involved
- sangkutsa process of pre-cooking meat in oil
- sangla mortgage; pawn
- sangsang pungent smell or odor
- sanhi cause; reason
- sanib joined together; spirit possession
- sanidad sanitation
- sanlibo one thousand
- sanlibutan the whole world or universe
- sanse third eldest daughter
- sansiglo one century
- sansinukob universe
- santa female saint
- santabi showing respect or disrespect
- santakrusan May procession for the Holy Cross
- santan jungle geranium flowering shrub
- santelmo St. Elmo's fire
- santisima most holy woman; the Most Holy (female title)
- santisimo most holy man; the Most Holy (male title)
- santo male saint
- santol tropical fruit (Sandoricum koetjape)
- santuwaryo sanctuary
- sapa stream; brook; creek
- sapagkat because; due to
- sapak punch; excellent (colloq)
- sapakat connivance; conspiracy
- sapal pulp
- sapalaran venture; gamble
- sapantaha presumption; conjecture
- sapat enough; sufficient
- sapatos shoes
- sapaw edibles on rice; blocked (fig); toppings
- sapi spirit possession; joining a group
- sapilitan compulsory; forcibly
- sapin underlayer; liner; layered sticky rice delicacy
- sapit arrival; fate; outcome
- saplot clothes; wrap
- sapol hit hard; since the beginning
- sapsap small flat slipmouth fish
- sara close; shut
- saranggola kite
- sarap delightful taste; comfort of life; delicious
- sarat flat-nosed; snub-nosed
- saray level; layer
- sardinas sardines
- sarhento sergeant
- sari variety
- sarili self; own
- sariwa fresh; new; recollected
- sarsa sauce
- sarsuwela musical theater form
- sarten frying pan; big cup
- sasa to cut in half
- sasa nipa palm
- sasa to bask in abundance
- sasal extreme pain or intense emotion
- sastre tailor
- satanas Satan; Lucifer
- satispaksiyon satisfaction
- satsat gossip; talkative
- saturasyon saturation
- sauli to return; give back
- saulo to memorize
- sawa boa constrictor; python
- sawa feeling of satiety; fed up; feeling of having had too much
- sawali interwoven bamboo for walling
- sawata to prevent or intercept
- saway to reprimand or reproach
- sawi unfortunate; ill-fated; casualty
- sawsaw to dip; to meddle (slang)
- saya happiness; joy; merry
- sayad to touch or skim; mentally unstable (slang)
- sayang lost opportunity; Alas!
- sayaw dance
- sayote chayote vegetable
- saysay value; worth; significance
- sebo fat; grease; oily
- seda silk
- sedisyon sedition
- sedisyoso seditious
- seduksiyon seduction
- sedula residence certificate
- segregasyon segregation
- segun according to
- segundo second (time unit)
- seguridad security
- segurista leery; mistrustful; risk-averse
- seguro insurance; sure; perhaps
- sekretarya female office secretary
- sekretaryo male office secretary
- sekreto secret; to do something in secret
- seks sex; sexual intercourse
- seksi sexy; alluring
- seksiyon section
- sekso sex; gender
- seksuwal sexual
- sekta sect
- sektarya sectarian
- sektor sector
- sekular secular; non-ordered priest
- sekundarya secondary
- selan fastidiousness; critical state
- selda cell; prison cell
- selebrasyon celebration
- seleksiyon selection
- selos jealousy
- selpon mobile phone
- selyo seal; stamp
- semana week
- semantika semantics
- sementeryo cemetery
- semento cement
- semestre semester
- semilya seed; germ
- seminarista seminarian
- seminaryo seminary
- semitiko Semitic languages
- semplang to tumble; turn over; social failure
- semyotika study of symbols; semiotics
- senado senate
- senador senator
- sensasyon sensation; physical feeling
- sensibilidad sensibility; emotional appreciation
- sensilyo loose change
- sensitibidad sensitivity
- sensitibo sensitive person
- senyas a signal, sign, or gesture
- sepulkro a sepulchre; tomb
- serbesa beer
- serbilyeta a napkin
- serbisyo service
- sermon a sermon; a lecture or reprimand
- sero zero; none
- serye a series or chain
- seryoso serious
- sesyon a session
- setro a scepter
- Setyembre September
- shabu an addictive stimulant drug; meth
- siba gluttony; greediness for food
- sibad a sudden burst of speed; to escape
- sibak to split wood; to be fired (slang)
- sibasib a ferocious attack
- sibat a spear; a sudden escape (slang)
- sibay walking shoulder to shoulder
- sibika civics; relating to duties of citizens
- sibil civil; polite; non-military
- sibol a sprout; a spring of water; healthy growth
- sibuyas onion
- sidhi intensity; extreme degree
- siga a bully; tough guy; a bonfire
- sigabo an uproar; a loud outburst
- sigalot disagreement; dispute
- sigang sour soup or stew
- sigarilyas winged bean plant
- sigarilyo cigarette; to smoke
- sigasig diligence; vigor; energy
- sigaw shout
- sige okay; go ahead
- sigida steady or consecutive
- sigla vitality; energy
- siglo century
- signos an omen or fatal sign
- sigurado sure; certain
- sigwa a storm, tempest, or typhoon
- siil to oppress; oppressed
- sikad a kick or recoil
- sikap diligence; endeavor
- sikat famous; popular
- sikdo palpitation; sudden throb
- sikhay diligence; zeal; hardworking
- sikip tightness; crowding
- siklab a flame, blaze, or outbreak
- siklo a cycle; bicycle
- sikmat a sudden bite or snap
- sikmura stomach; abdomen; to bear/stomach
- siko elbow; to nudge with the elbow
- sikot circuitous; roundabout
- siksik compact; crammed; crowded
- sikyu security guard
- sila they
- silab to burn or set fire
- silahis a ray of sunlight
- silakbo a sudden outburst of feeling
- silang sunrise
- silat a slit, crack or break in a floor
- silaw glare; to be dazzled or blinded by light
- silay a brief glimpse or appearance
- silbato a whistle; sound of a siren
- silbi use; worth; to serve
- sili chili pepper
- silid room; to pack in a container
- silim dusk; sunset
- silindro cylinder; harmonica
- silinyador accelerator; gas pedal
- silip peek
- silo a noose, loop, or trap
- silong space below a house; basement; shelter
- silsil blunt; flattened
- silya a chair
- sima a barb, spike, or dip net
- simangot a frown or scowl
- simaron wild; unruly
- simba mass; religious service; to go to church
- simbuyo passion; emotional outburst
- simi particles of food left on a plate
- simot to gather everything left over
- simoy a breeze or gentle wind
- simpatiya sympathy; to sympathize
- simpi the act of sulking
- simpukan a breakwater structure
- simula beginning; start
- simuno the subject of a sentence; a leader
- sinag a ray of light; to become illuminated
- sinapupunan womb; uterus; lap
- sinarapan the smallest commercial fish in the Philippines
- sinat a slight fever
- sindak terror; fright; to terrorize
- sindi the flame of a candle; to kindle or light up
- singa to blow one's nose
- singaw steam; vapor
- singgalong a piece of bamboo used as a liquor glass
- singhal a snarl; to snarl at someone
- singhap to gasp for breath
- singhot a sniff; to sniff or sniffle
- singil the amount charged; to collect payment
- singit groin; to insert or cut in line
- singkahulugan synonym
- singkamas yam bean; local turnip
- singkaw yoke; to harness
- singkil traditional Southern Philippine bamboo dance
- singkit narrow or slanted eyes
- singko five
- singkol having a crooked arm
- singkuwenta fifty
- singlag to extract oil from coconut
- singsing ring (jewelry)
- sinigwelas Spanish plum
- siniko cynic
- siniluan striped colorful cloth made by Yakans
- sining art
- sinipit anchor
- sino who; to ask for identity
- sinok hiccup
- sinop neatness; to arrange or file
- sinseridad sincerity
- sinsero sincere
- sinsin closeness; density; thorough
- sinta love; to love
- sintabi to ask permission or show respect
- sintas shoelace; to put on laces
- sintesis synthesis
- sintetiko synthetic
- sintomas symptom
- sintosinto crazy; abnormal
- sintunado off key; out of tune
- sintura waistline measurement
- sinturon belt
- sinulid thread
- sinungaling liar; to lie
- sinupan file cabinet
- sinuso stomach wall membrane
- sipa kick; a traditional rattan ball game
- sipag diligence
- sipak separated; split; to break away
- sipat careful inspection
- siphayo disappointment; mistreatment
- sipi copy; issue number; to quote
- sipilis syphilis
- sipilyo toothbrush
- siping to sit or sleep beside someone
- sipit hair clip; clothespin; tong
- sipol whistle; siren
- sipon common cold
- sipot to appear or arrive
- sipra code; cipher
- sipres cypress
- sipsip sip; suck; bootlick
- sira defect; to destroy; defective or broken
- sirena foghorn; siren; mermaid
- sireno watchman (variant of sereno)
- Sirit gush; sizzle; "I give up!"
- sirka circa
- sirkito circuit
- sirko circus; acrobatics; somersault
- sirkulo circle
- sirkunsisyon circumcision
- siruhano surgeon
- siruhiya surgery
- sisante to fire or dismiss from office
- sisi regret; blame
- sisid to dive or swim underwater
- sisidlan container
- sisig minced meat dish (pig's head/brain)
- sisiw chick; young chicken; easy task (slang)
- siste jest; joke; wit
- sistema system
- sisterna cistern
- sistole systole
- sita call attention to; interrogate
- sitasyon citation
- sitaw string beans
- sitoplasma cytoplasm
- sitron citron
- sitrus citrus
- sitsaro snow pea
- sitsaron pork rind cracklings
- sitsirya junk food
- sitsit psst sound; gossip
- sitwasyon situation
- sityo site; district
- siwal perversion; obstinacy
- siwalat to disclose or reveal
- siwang slit; crevice; crack
- siya he or she
- siya satisfaction; pleasure
- siya nawa amen; so be it
- siyam nine
- siyam-siyam long-lasting monsoon rain
- siyanga really; indeed
- siyansi spatula
- siyanuro cyanide
- siyap chirp; tweet
- siyasat to search; investigate
- siyatika sciatica
- siyatong local stick-hitting game
- siyempre of course
- siyen hundred
- siyena sienna color
- siyensiya science
- siyento one hundred
- siyesta siesta; nap
- siyete seven
- siyokoy merman
- siyoktong rice wine
- siyomay siomai (dimsum dumpling)
- siyopaw siopao, steamedbun
- siyudad city
- sked short for schedule
- sobenismo chauvinism
- soberaniya sovereignty
- soborno bribe
- sobra excess; excessively; overboard
- sobre envelope
- sobrekama bedcover
- sodomiya sodomy
- Sokratiko Socratic
- solb feeling of satisfaction (slang)
- soldador solderer
- solemne solemn
- solido solid
- solitaryo solitaire game
- solo single; alone; to do alone
- solon lawmaker
- soltada a round of cockfight
- soltera old unmarried woman; spinster
- soltero old unmarried man; bachelor
- soltisyo solstice
- solusyon solution
- sona zone; area search
- sonambulismo somnambulism
- soneto sonnet
- sopa sofa; couch
- sopas creamy macaroni soup
- sopismo sophism; sophistry
- sopistikasyon sophistication
- soprano soprano
- sorbetero ice cream vendor
- sorbetes ice cream
- soriso sausage
- Sorsogon a province in southern Luzon
- sosa sodium carbonate
- sospetsa suspicion
- sosyal social
- sosyedad society
- sosyo partnership; to enter partnership
- sosyolohiya sociology
- sota groom; person in charge of horses
- sotana clerical frock or habit
- sotanghon transparent bean noodle; vermicelli
- suba to swindle someone
- subalit but; however
- Subanon ethnolinguistic group in Zamboanga
- subasta auction
- subaybay to monitor or guide
- subersibo subversive
- subhetibo subjective
- subhuntibo subjunctive
- subi to save money for the future
- submarino submarine
- subo to put food in mouth; to get into trouble
- subok to try or test; tried and tested
- subsob to fall flat on the face; intensely involved
- suga tether
- sugal gamble; gambling
- sugapa a person addicted to something
- sugasog to explore
- sugat wound
- sugnay clause
- sugo emissary; delegate
- sugod to attack or advance
- sugpo to suppress or contain
- sugpo prawn
- sugpong connection; juncture; joint
- suha pomelo fruit
- suhay brace; temporary support
- suhestiyon suggestion
- suheto to discipline someone
- Suhi born or delivered feet first
- suhol bribe; to bribe
- suka vinegar
- sukab traitor; treacherous
- sukal thicket; dense weeds
- sukat measurement; size
- sukbit to tuck something in the waistband
- sukdulan endpoint; extremity; climax
- suki regular customer; patron
- suklam hatred; loathing
- suklay comb; to comb
- sukli change from purchase; something in return
- suklob cover; to be totally covered
- suko to surrender; give up
- sukob to share a cover or shelter
- sukol to corner, trap, or capture
- suksok to insert in between or push into a small hole
- sulak boiling or effervescence
- sulapi extra fingers; polydactyly
- sulasok nausea or disgust
- sulat letter; correspondence; to write
- sulda to solder or weld
- sulihiya wicker material
- suliranin problem or dilemma
- sulit to make the most of; worth it, standard to be surpassed; examination
- sulo torch
- sulok corner; angle
- sulong to advance, develop, or progress, forward
- sulot to poke through a hole; to thread through
- sulsi to mend or darn clothes
- sulsol to incite or instigate
- sultan Muslim ruler
- Sulu a province in Mindanao
- sulyap a glance; to give a side glance
- sulyaw a big bowl
- sulyo bowl
- suma sum; total; to add up
- suman sticky rice delicacy wrapped in leaves
- sumarya accusation; indictment
- sumaryo summary; preliminary investigation
- sumbat to upbraid or reproach
- sumbong complaint; to report someone
- sumbrero hat
- sumpa curse; oath
- sumpak blowgun with air pump
- sumpit blowgun
- sumpong fit; tantrum; moodiness
- sundalo soldier
- sundo to fetch someone; the one fetching you
- sundot to prick or poke
- sungal protruding lip; missing tooth
- sungalngal to force into someone's mouth; punch the mouth
- sungaw to look out a window; uncircumcised
- sungay horn (of an animal)
- sunggab to grab or seize
- sungit peevishness; irritable behavior; grumpy
- sungka a local pebble-dropping game
- sungkad to scrutinize or catch someone lying
- sungkal to dig up using a snout (like a pig)
- sungki acute angle; uneven tooth growth
- sungkit to pick fruit using a pole with a hook
- sunod next
- sunog fire; to ignite; burnt
- sunong to carry something on the head
- suntok punch; jab; fistfight
- suot clothing; attire; to wear
- supa bamboo drinking vessel for animals
- supalpal slapped on the mouth; forced into the mouth
- superlatibo superlative
- superpisyal superficial
- superstisyon superstition
- superyor superior
- Supi! expression meaning "Out!" or "Get lost!"
- supil to curb, check, or dominate
- supla to interrupt or openly contradict
- suplada a snobbish or unfriendly woman
- suplado snobbish or unfriendly man
- suplay supply
- supling offspring
- suplong anomaly reported to authorities, formal complaint
- suporta support
- suposistoryo suppository
- supot plastic or paper bag
- supot uncircumcised
- suprahiyo suffrage
- suprema highest; head of a religious cult
- supremo highest leader (e.g., Bonifacio)
- supsop to suck noisily
- sur south
- suray to wobble
- suri to examine or analyze
- Surigao a province in Mindanao
- surot bedbug
- susi key; to lock; detailed
- suskribi to subscribe
- susmaryosep expression of surprise or dislike; "Jesus, Mary & Joseph!"
- suso breast; to breastfeed
- susog amendment; to amend
- suson snail
- susot fed-up; a long narrow bag
- sustansiya substance; nutrient
- sustento allowance; financial support
- sutil stubborn; disobedient
- sutla silk
- sutsot whistling or hissing sound to call attention
- suwabe soft; smooth; gentle
- suwag goring or butting with horns
- suwail stubborn; disobedient
- suway disobedience or violate
- suwelas sole of footwear
- suweldo salary; wage
- suwelo floor
- suwero serum; IV therapy
- suwerte luck; fortune
- suwi plant shoot; baby born feet first
- suwitik tricky; crafty; sly
- suya fed up; disgusted
- suyak splinter in the sole of the foot
- suyo to woo, court, or persuade, affection
- suyod fine-toothed comb; thoroughly searched