1. As an exclamation of pain:
* Aray! (This is the most common and direct translation for "ow" when expressing pain.)
* Masakit! (This literally means "It hurts!" and is also used to express pain.)
2. As an exclamation of surprise or shock:
* O! (This is a common exclamation of surprise, similar to "Oh!" in English.)
* Ay! (This is another exclamation of surprise, often used for a sudden or unexpected event.)
3. As an expression of understanding:
* O, sige. (This means "Oh, okay.")
* O, alam ko na. (This means "Oh, I know.")
4. As a filler word:
* Uhm... (This is similar to the English filler word "um...")
The best translation for "ow" in Tagalog will depend on the specific situation and what you are trying to communicate.