{These are conversational phrases you can use to introduce yourself.

You’ll sound like a native using these everyday Filipino phrases.}

 

 

 

What’s your name?	Ano’ng pangalan mo?
My name is______. / I’m ______.	Ako po si _______.
Nice to meet you.	{Filipinos say it in English.}
Where are you from?	Taga saan ka?
I’m from ______.	Taga _____ ako.
Where do you live?	Sa’n ka nakatira?
Oh, I’ve been there!	Ah, nakarating na ko dun.
How old are you?	ilang taon ka na?
I’m _____ years old.	____ po.
I have to go.	Naku, kailangan ko na umalis.
I’ll be back.	Babalik ako.

Hangin {Wind}

 

(Pronounced as the English colloq. “ hangin’ ”)

Pang-pang {Shore, sea shore}

Happy Birthday!	Maligayang Kaarawan!
Merry Christmas!	Maligayang Pasko!
Congratulations!	Binabati kita!
God Bless You!	Pagpalain ka ng Diyos!
Take Care.	Ingat.
Good morning!	Magandang umaga!
Good day!	Magandang araw!
Good afternoon!	Magandang hapon!
Good evening!	Magandang gabi!
Welcome!	{There`s no literal translation to this in Filipino… but Mabuhay! which means Long Live! is used when welcoming guests. But Mabuhay can only be used when someone arrives to the Philippines or on a Philippine city or town. It wold be hilarious to say that in a household or office setting.

Tip: {The first four phrases} Filipinos don`t usually use the Filipino counterparts of these Engilsh greetings. They usually say in English. However, the Filipino translation is commonly seen in print ads and on television, so it`s still good to know.
{The Last Five greeting}