What Is “Basic” In Tagalog? (Answers)
BASIC IN TAGALOG – There are several Filipino words that do not have a direct translation in English, that’s why we need context to fully translate them.
In this article, we are going to learn about the Tagalog translation of the word “basic” based on context.

Basic can be translated as “pangunahing, madali, batayan, payak, or the Tagalized “basiko”. Here are some example sentences:
- Peter wants to go outside only to get basic needs for his family.
- Communication is one of the basic foundations of society.
- What basic teaching method was used in Israel, but with what important characteristic?
- She said my dance moves were basic and easily copied.
- Is it really possible to be satisfied with merely the basics —food, clothing, and shelter?
In Filipino, these sentences can be translated as:
- Gusto ni Peter na lumabas para lamang kumuha ng mga pangunahing pangangailangan ng kanyang pamilya.
- Ang komunikasyon ay isa sa mga pangunahing pondasyon ng isang komunidad.
- Anong pangunahing paraan ng pagtuturo ang ginamit sa Israel, subalit taglay ang anong mahalagang katangian?
- Sabi niya madali lang daw gawin ang aking mga sayaw at madaling ma sunod.
- Talaga bang posibleng masiyahan sa mga pangunahing pangangailangan lamang —pagkain, pananamit, at tirahan?
For other English-Tagalog translations…
VISIT: English To Tagalog Translate – List of English-Tagalog Word Translation