I had about a 4 month wait from the time I received my call until the time I actually entered the MTC. Since I worked at the MTC at the time, I was able to get a hold of a copy of the little green Tagalog dictionary that the missionaries use. Getting a headstart with learning some basic vocab words beforehand was a great help for me when I actually entered the MTC to learn the language. If you’re learning Tagalog for your mission, here’s some common LDS vocabulary that could be good to become familiar with. (You’ll be using thesea lot in teaching on your mission).
LDS Tagalog Vocabulary (For Missionaries Going to the Philippines)
Atonement: Pagbabayad-sala
Faith: Pananampalataya
Repentance: Pagsisi
Baptism: Pagbibinyag
Holy Ghost: Banal na Espiritu
Endure to the end: Magtiis hanggang wakas
Heavenly Father: Ama sa Langit
God: Diyos
Jesus Christ: JesuCristo
Savior: Tagapagligtas
Lord: Panginoon
Salvation: Kaligtasan
Prayer: Panalangin
Sin: Kasalanan
Church: Simbahan
Prophet: Propeta
Book of Mormon: Aklat ni Mormon
Bible: Biblia
Scriptures: Banal na Kasulatan
Revelation: Paghahayag
Gospel: Ebanghelyo
Restoration: Panunumbalik
Commandment: Kautusan
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Ang Simbahan ni JesuCristo ng mga Banal sa mga Huling Araw
Missionary: Misyonero
Testimony: Patotoo
Eternal Life: Buhay na walang-hanggan
Obedience: Pagsunod
Love: Pagmamahal
Forgiveness: Kapatawaran
Happiness: Kaligayahan
Any others? Add them to the list!
This article was contributed by Rebecca, Philippines Baguio Mission, 2009-2011.