Tagalog Tongue Twisters

Pumunta si Pura sa Paran, pumitas ng bulaklak na pula at puti para ipadala sa Pilipinas. This classic P-sound Filipino tongue twister is beloved in schools. Full text, translation, and tips.

Tatlong tasang tsa ang nakatakda sa tatlong sulok ng silid. This Filipino tongue twister about three cups of tea tests the T and S sounds. Full text, translation, and tips.

Nagtitinda ng titikling si Titay, titikling ang itininda ni Titay. This Filipino T-sound tongue twister about Titay selling kingfisher birds is a classic. Full text, translation, and tips.

Mamimili si Mamita ng mga piling pipino para sa maraming maimbot na tao sa Maynila. This Filipino tongue twister is all about the M and P sounds. Full text, translation, and tips.

Pitong pating pumitik pitong patpat, pitong patpat ang pinipitik ng pitong pating. Seven sharks flicking seven sticks — this is the most famous Tagalog tongue twister. Full text, translation, and tips.

Discover the best Tagalog tongue twisters with English translations. From Pitong Pating to Mamimili si Mamita, these Filipino tongue twisters test your P and T sounds. Try saying them fast.