Tagalog to English voice translator
Speak Tagalog and hear English — or speak English and hear Tagalog — in under a second. Speaklu is a live Tagalog to English voice translator that also shows a text transcript and translates Tagalog audio from videos as it plays.
Translate Tagalog to English by voice
Tagalog — the basis of Filipino — is spoken by around 80 million people in the Philippines and Filipino communities worldwide. Speaklu translates spoken Tagalog to English and English to Tagalog in real time.
Pick Tagalog ↔ English
Choose the language pair once. Speaklu remembers it for the whole conversation.
Tap and speak
Speak Tagalog or English naturally. Speaklu detects which language is being spoken.
Hear and read it
The translation is spoken aloud in a natural voice and shown as text in the transcript.
English to Tagalog voice translation
Translation works both ways. Speak English and Speaklu says it in Tagalog for the person in front of you, then translates their Tagalog reply back into English. With two-way conversation mode you never have to switch directions manually.
Translate Tagalog audio to English, live
Watching a Tagalog video, livestream or podcast on your phone? Speaklu's live subtitle mode listens to the audio playing on your device and shows English subtitles in real time — on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and other apps. Speaklu translates live audio as it plays; it does not translate uploaded audio files or recordings.
Tagalog voice to English text
Every translation is also saved as text. The transcript shows what was said in Tagalog and the English translation, so you can re-read a conversation, copy an address, or check a word you missed.
Common Tagalog phrases with English translation
Useful Tagalog phrases for travel and everyday conversation, with simple pronunciation. Or just say them in English and let Speaklu speak the Tagalog for you.
| English | Tagalog | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | Kumusta | koo-MOOS-tah |
| Thank you | Salamat | sah-LAH-maht |
| Where is the bathroom? | Nasaan ang banyo? | nah-SAH-an ahng BAHN-yoh |
| How much does this cost? | Magkano ito? | mahg-KAH-noh ee-TOH |
| I don't understand | Hindi ko maintindihan | heen-DEE koh mah-een-teen-DEE-han |
| Can you speak more slowly? | Puwede po bang magsalita nang mas mabagal? | pweh-DEH poh bahng mahg-sah-LEE-tah nahng mahs mah-BAH-gal |
| I need help | Kailangan ko ng tulong | kai-LAH-ngan koh nahng TOO-long |
| Nice to meet you | Ikinagagalak kitang makilala | ee-kee-nah-gah-GAH-lak kee-TAHNG mah-kee-LAH-lah |
Tagalog accents & dialects
Filipinos often mix Tagalog and English (Taglish) in the same sentence, and use po and opo to show respect. Speaklu understands Taglish and everyday conversational Tagalog.
Who uses the Tagalog to English translator
Travel in the Philippines
Get around Manila, Cebu and Palawan by speaking naturally.
Filipino family & partners
Talk with Tagalog-speaking relatives and partners without typing.
Caregivers & workplaces
Communicate clearly with Filipino coworkers and caregivers.
Filipino teleseryes & YouTube
Follow Filipino shows and creators with live English subtitles.
Frequently asked questions
Can Speaklu translate Tagalog to English by voice?
Yes. Speak Tagalog and Speaklu speaks the English translation out loud and shows it as text in under a second. It also works from English to Tagalog.
Is the Tagalog to English voice translator free?
Speaklu is free to download on the App Store, with a free trial for premium real-time translation features.
Can I translate Tagalog audio to English?
Yes, for live audio. Speaklu's live subtitle mode translates Tagalog audio from videos and streams playing on your phone in real time. It does not translate uploaded audio files.
Does Speaklu show a Tagalog to English transcript?
Yes. Each translation appears as text, showing the original Tagalog and the English translation.
Does Speaklu understand Taglish?
Yes, Speaklu handles everyday Tagalog mixed with English.
Is Tagalog the same as Filipino?
Filipino is the national language and is based on Tagalog; Speaklu translates conversational Tagalog/Filipino.