Dating Apps

1. Nakita ko ang iyong profile sa dating app

   I saw your profile on a dating app

   Usage

   Used when sending a first message after seeing someone's profile on a dating app

   Grammar Note

   "Nakita" is the completed form of "makita" (to see). Tagalog commonly borrows English tech terms like "profile" and "dating app" directly.

2. Gusto mo bang mag-match tayo sa Bumble?

   Would you like to match on Bumble?

   Usage

   Used to suggest connecting on a specific app

   Grammar Note

   "Tayo" is the inclusive first-person plural (includes both speaker and listener). "Mag-" is a prefix indicating a mutual/reciprocal action.

3. Ano ang hinahanap mo sa app na ito?

   What are you looking for on this app?

   Usage

   Used to clarify the other person's intentions (relationship, friendship, casual, etc.)

   Grammar Note

   "Hinahanap" is the progressive form of "hanapin" (to look for). It is built from the infix "-in-" (object focus) inserted into the root "hanap" (h<in>anap), plus repetition of the first syllable "ha" for the incomplete aspect.

4. Bago pa lang ako sa app na ito — paano ito gumagana?

   I'm new to this app — how does it work here?

   Usage

   Used when unfamiliar with an app or as a conversation starter

   Grammar Note

   "Pa lang" adds emphasis meaning "just barely" or "new to something." "Paano" is the interrogative for manner/how.

5. Pwede ba tayong mag-video call bago magkita?

   Can we video chat before meeting in person?

   Usage

   Used to suggest a video call for safety or to get to know each other before an in-person meeting

   Grammar Note

   "Pwede ba" is a polite way to ask permission or make a suggestion. "Bago" means "before" as a conjunction.

6. Saan mo gustong magkita para sa ating unang date?

   Where would you like to meet for our first date?

   Usage

   Used to ask the other person to choose a location for the first date

   Grammar Note

   "Ating" is the inclusive first-person plural possessive. "Saan" is the interrogative for location.

7. Masaya akong nakausap ka — gusto mo bang magkita?

   I enjoyed chatting with you — want to meet up?

   Usage

   Used to propose meeting in person after a good conversation on the app

   Grammar Note

   "Nakausap" is the completed form of "makausap" (to be able to talk with). "Masaya akong ~" expresses happiness about something.

8. Maganda ang iyong profile at mga litrato!

   You have a great profile and nice photos!

   Usage

   Used as a compliment to start a conversation on a dating app

   Grammar Note

   "Mga" is a plural marker in Tagalog. Unlike English, Tagalog nouns don't change form, so "mga" indicates plurality.

9. Isang linggo lang ako dito — gusto mo bang magkita?

   I'm visiting for a week — would you like to meet?

   Usage

   Used while traveling or on a short stay to propose meeting someone on a dating app

   Grammar Note

   "Lang" is an adverb of limitation meaning "only" or "just." "Isang linggo lang" emphasizes the short duration.

10. Sa tingin ko, bagay tayo!

    I think we're a good match!

    Usage

    A positive expression used when you feel a good connection with someone

    Grammar Note

    "Sa tingin ko" idiomatically means "in my view". Compatibility between people is expressed with "bagay" (well matched) — the same word used in the Fashion & Clothing category fash-015, "Bagay na bagay sa iyo!". "Kasya" (kasiya) only means "fits into a space", "fits one's clothing size" or "fits one's budget" — none of which describe two people getting on.

Browse all TravelPhrases languages