General terms:
* "Ako" (pronounced "ah-ko"): This is the most direct translation, meaning "I" or "myself." It refers to the sense of self, but not necessarily the ego in a psychological sense.
* "Kamahalan" (pronounced "ka-ma-ha-lan"): This means "majesty" or "greatness" and can imply a sense of self-importance or arrogance, similar to the ego.
Psychological terms:
* "Ego": This is the direct English term, which is sometimes used in Filipino psychology.
* "Pagkamakaako" (pronounced "pag-ka-ma-ka-ah-ko"): This literally means "being-myself-ness" and captures the sense of self-awareness and individuality that is part of the ego.
* "Sarili" (pronounced "sa-ri-li"): This means "self" or "own" and can also be used to refer to the ego, especially in the context of self-esteem or self-image.
Other related terms:
* "Kapurihan" (pronounced "ka-pu-ri-han"): This means "pride" and can be associated with a sense of self-importance or superiority.
* "Pagkamayabang" (pronounced "pag-ka-ma-ya-bang"): This means "arrogance" and implies a negative aspect of the ego.
The best Tagalog term to use will depend on the specific context and meaning you want to convey.