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Aug 1, 2024 · When in the Philippines, do what the Filipinos do. Learn the basic and important Filipino phrases from greetings to thank you's.
- Mabuhay! This is the first official Filipino word you might hear when you set foot in the Philippines if you’re flying with Philippine Airlines (PAL).
- Kamusta ka? In English, this translates to “How are you?” It’s pretty simple and easy to remember. If you’re visiting Filipino friends in the country, you can surprise them by throwing them this question right off the bat.
- Magandang Umaga/Hapon/Gabi. Anothing basic greeting is Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening depending on the time of day. Maganda means “good” or “beautiful”.
- Pinoy. Pinoy is the term Filipinos use to call themselves. It’s a casual and informal nickname for Filipino, sort of like how Australians are also called Aussies and New Zealanders are called Kiwis.
From everyday greetings to quirky idioms, Filipino expressions are deeply rooted in the country’s rich culture and history. In this discussion, you’ll uncover the fascinating meanings behind common Filipino expressions, gaining insight into the heart and soul of the Filipino people.
- “Magandang umaga, magandang hapon, magandang gabi” (Good morning, good afternoon, good evening) Sunset over Metro Manila. Image credit: Andrey Andreyev via Unsplash.
- “Kamusta ka?” (How are you?) Image credit: @thesmartlocalsg via Instagram. should sound familiar to Spanish speakers because this is the Tagalog counterpart to the Spanish “¿Cómo está?”
- “Salamat” (Thank you) Image credit: @flypal via Instagram. “Salamat,” which means “thank you”, should come in handy in any situation in the Philippines.
- “Walang anuman” (You’re welcome) Image credit: Amina Filkins via Pexels. “Walang anuman” which translates to “you’re welcome” or “don’t worry about it” is a Tagalog reply to “Salamat” (thank you).
Oct 24, 2024 · There is no direct translation to Filipino, so people in the Philippines say "hi" or "hello" in English. You can ask "kumusta?" instead which means "how are you?"
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Oct 7, 2015 · In simple terms, when a Filipino says ‘hey my friend, it is a friendly way of greeting a foreigner and saying hello. If you get the chance, while they’re zooming past you in a tricycle or shouting at you from afar, yell back the same thing and watch their smile stretch from ear to ear.
