Bikol Beginner (Colors)
Want to describe something’s color to a Filipino? This section will teach you how to identify colors in Tagalog, as well as a few common objects that are often associated with that color.
Black: i-TIM
Example: My hair is colored black. Ang buhok ko ay kulay itim.
Green: BER-de
Example: The grass is green. Ang damo ay kulay berde.
Red: Pu-LA
Example: I like the color red. Gusto ko ang kulay pula.
Yellow: Di-LAW
Example: My mom has a yellow car. Si nanay ay may dilaw na kotse.
Pink: RO-sas
Example: My friend has a pink umbrella. Ang kaibigan ko ay may kulay rosas na payong.
White: Pu-TI
Example: The color white looks clean. Mukhang malinis ang kulay puti.
More Colors
Blue: a-SUL
Examle: The sky is blue. Ang langit ay Asul.
Brown: Ka-yu-mang-GI
Example: My skin is brown. Ang balat ko ay kayumanggi.
Gray: a-BO
Example: The elephant is grey. Ang elepante ay kulay abo.
Orange: KU-lay Da-lan-DAN
Example: The ball is orange. Ang bola ay kulay dalandan.
Purple: LI-la
Example: The flower is purple. Ang bulaklak ay kulay lila.