For general "matter" as a noun:
* Bagay (bah-gay) - This is the most common and general term. It can mean "thing," "object," or "matter."
* Pamamaraan (pah-mah-rah-ah-an) - This means "method," "process," or "way" and can also be used to refer to a "matter" or a "subject."
For "matter" as in "it doesn't matter":
* Wala itong halaga (wah-lah ee-tong ha-la-ga) - This literally means "it has no value," but it's the most common way to express "it doesn't matter."
* Hindi mahalaga (hin-di ma-ha-la-ga) - This means "not important," and it's another way to say "it doesn't matter."
* Kahit ano (kah-heet ah-no) - This literally means "anything," and it's a casual way to say "it doesn't matter."
For "matter" as in "a matter of time":
* Kuwestiyon ng panahon (kwe-styo-nan ng pa-na-hon) - This literally means "question of time," and it's a common way to say "a matter of time."
* Panahon lang (pa-na-hon lang) - This means "just time," and it's a simpler way to say "a matter of time."
For "matter" as in "what matters":
* Ang mahalaga (ang ma-ha-la-ga) - This means "the important thing," and it's the most common way to say "what matters."
* Ang pangunahing bagay (ang pang-oo-nah-hing ba-gay) - This means "the main thing," and it's another way to say "what matters."
The best way to choose the right translation for "matter" in Tagalog is to consider the context of your sentence.