For expressing surprise or amazement:
* Wow! - This is often used directly, especially by younger Filipinos.
* Grabe! - This is a more common and emphatic expression meaning "Wow!" or "Goodness!"
* Ang galing! - This translates to "How amazing!" or "That's incredible!"
* Ang ganda! - This means "How beautiful!" and is used for something visually impressive.
* Ang laki! - This means "How big!" and is used for something large or impressive in size.
For expressing admiration or approval:
* Ang galing! - This can also be used to express admiration for someone's skill or talent.
* Napakaganda! - This means "Very beautiful!" and conveys strong admiration.
* Nakakamangha! - This translates to "Amazing!" or "Astounding!"
The best Tagalog equivalent for "wow" will depend on the specific situation and the emotion you want to convey.