Taglish, handled
Filipino conversation switches between Tagalog and English mid-sentence. Word-for-word apps stumble on the switch; Tolk translates the meaning of the whole sentence.
Tagalog voice translator
Speak English and hear the translation in Tagalog. Tolk translates the reply back to you, with the respect and the Taglish intact.
5 free minutes included
Translate English and Tagalog out loud.
Choose English and Tagalog, then start a session. Tolk listens to both languages and speaks each translation out loud. Meet your partner's family, run errands with relatives or talk with a colleague in Manila without passing a phone back and forth.
- Spoken and on-screen translation
- The other person needs no app
Tagalog translation with context.
English↔Tagalog
Respect built in
Po, opo and the way you address someone older carry respect in Tagalog. Tolk keeps that in the translation, so a question to a parent lands the way you meant it.
Context over grammar
Tagalog often leaves out what is obvious from context. Meaning-aware translation fills that in; literal translation leaves gaps or guesses wrong.
How to translate a conversation with Tolk.
- 01
Download Tolk
Available on the App Store and Google Play. Start with 5 free minutes.
- 02
Choose English and Tagalog
Select the two languages for your conversation. Tolk translates in both directions.
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Start your conversation
Take turns speaking and let the translation play. In a noisy place, hold the phone closer to your mouth.
Frequently asked questions
Contact usDoes Tolk translate spoken English to Tagalog in real time?
Yes. You speak English, and moments later the other person hears it spoken in Tagalog. It works in both directions: Tolk hears the Tagalog reply and speaks it back to you in English. English and Tagalog is the pair Tolk users run most often.
Does it understand Taglish?
Everyday Filipino conversation mixes Tagalog and English in one sentence. Tolk translates meaning rather than word by word, so a sentence that switches between the two still comes out as one natural line in English, and your English reply comes back in natural Tagalog.
How does it handle po and opo?
Respect in Tagalog lives in small words like po and opo and in how you address someone older. Tolk weighs how a sentence should land, so a question to a parent or an older relative keeps that respect instead of sounding abrupt.
Can I use it with my partner's family in the Philippines?
That is what most people use it for: a first dinner with the family, a video call turned into a visit, errands with relatives. Put the phone between you, choose English and Tagalog, and talk. The other person does not need the app.
Does the other person need the app?
No. Only one person needs Tolk on an iPhone or Android phone. Start a session and take turns speaking. In a noisy place, hold the phone closer to whoever is speaking.
Is it free to try?
Yes. New accounts include 5 free minutes, with no payment details required. On Android, choose 90 minutes for $9.99/month, 500 minutes for $59.99/year, or a one-time 60-minute pack for $6.99. New iOS plans are coming; check the App Store for current prices.
Which other languages does Tolk speak?
Over 50, including Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese and Arabic, with special attention to languages where literal translation changes the meaning.
Try real-time voice translation.
Start with 5 free minutes on iPhone or Android.