In Tagalog, Science is called Siyensya or Agham. Whether you’re a student, a parent teaching your child, or someone learning Filipino vocabulary, understanding basic science terms can help you talk about school subjects, natural phenomena, and everyday observations.
This guide introduces essential Tagalog science words along with example sentences to help you use them confidently.
Science Vocabulary Words
Here are common science terms and their Tagalog equivalents:
- Siyensya / Agham – Science
- Bakterya – Bacteria
- Selula – Cell
- Kimika – Chemistry
- Pisika – Physics
- Biyolohiya – Biology
- Eksperimento – Experiment
- Mikroskopyo – Microscope
- Astronomiya – Astronomy
- Buwan – Moon
- Kometa – Comet
- Bulalakaw – Shooting star
- Daigdig – Earth
- Ariwanas – Galaxy
- Planeta – Planet
- Araw – Sun
- Kalawakan – Space
- Teleskopyo – Telescope
- Panahon – Weather
- Hamog – Fog
- Ulan – Rain
- Niyebe – Snow
- Hangin – Wind
- Yelo – Ice
- Bagyo – Storm
- Buhawi – Tornado
- Pagguho ng lupa – Landslide
- Pag‑ulan ng yelo – Hailstorm
- Pagputok ng bulkan – Volcanic eruption
- Lindol – Earthquake
- Bagyo ng niyebe – Blizzard
- Unos – Hurricane
- Malakas na unos – Typhoon
- Ebaporasyon / Pagsingaw – Evaporation
- Kondensasyon / Paghalay – Condensation
- Pag‑ulan – Precipitation
- Halaman – Plant
- Sirkulo ng buhay – Life cycle
- Anatomya – Anatomy
- Hayop – Animal
Science Example Sentences
Use these sentences to practice your Tagalog:
- “Ang Siyensya o Agham ay isa sa aking mga asignatura sa eskuwelahan.”
Science is one of my subjects at school. - “Ang paborito kong asignatura ay Biyolohiya.”
My favorite subject is Biology. - “Kami ay may eksperimento sa Kimika.”
We had an experiment in Chemistry. - “Kami ay gumamit ng mikroskopyo sa pag‑aaral ng mga parte ng bakterya.”
We used a microscope to study the parts of a bacteria. - “Ang selula ay pangunahing yunit ng isang organismo.”
A cell is considered the basic unit of an organism. - “May nakita akong bulalakaw na nahuhulog sa madilim na kalangitan.”
I saw a shooting star falling from the dark sky. - “Ang daigdig ay may hugis na parang globo.”
The Earth is shaped like a sphere. - “Gumamit ako ng teleskopyo sa pagmamasid sa mga bituin.”
I used a telescope to observe the stars. - “Ang pag‑aaral ng panahon ay tinatawag na Meteorolohiya.”
Meteorology is the study of weather. - “May bagyong darating bukas.”
There is a storm coming tomorrow.
Tips for Learning Tagalog Science Words
- Use flashcards or a language app to memorize new terms.
- Practice using the words in sentences to improve fluency.
- Watch Tagalog educational videos and documentaries.
- Read Filipino science articles or children’s books.
- Find a language partner to practice speaking with.
The more you use these words, the easier they become.
Maraming salamat sa pagbabasa! Sana ay marami kang natutunan tungkol sa mga salitang pang‑agham sa Tagalog. Hanggang sa susunod na aralin.