How would you say "Please say this in Tagalog"?
How would you say "please say X in Tagalog" or "please say X in Tagalog for me" (not question form)?

For example, in a situation where you wanted to hear how someone pronounced a specific word. You're requesting an action but not asking a question.

Thanks!

Question

How would you say "Please say this in Tagalog"?
How would you say "please say X in Tagalog" or "please say X in Tagalog for me" (not question form)?

For example, in a situation where you wanted to hear how someone pronounced a specific word. You're requesting an action but not asking a question.

Thanks!

Answer

So, it sounds more natural if it's asked rather than commanded because of its formality. But if you're talking to a friend, for example, you don't have to be formal and ask a question for it.

To say "please say X in Filipino," it would be:
"Pakisabi mo ito sa Tagalog." (Substituting the word "ito" to a word that you want translated)

Example:
"Pakisabi mo "fishes" sa Tagalog."
→"Isda."

If you're talking to strangers or someone you don't know, you have to ask it as a question because it'd make you sound rude and crazy in the head if you command it lol :3

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