Showing posts with label Travel Phrases. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Travel Phrases. Show all posts

Common Filipino Phrases #2: Greetings

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}

Useful Shopping Phrases

{These phrases are common phrases Filipinos say while shopping.}

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May I see that?1 Pwede ko pong tingnan `yon?
How much? Magkano po?
How about that one? `Yun pong isa?
I`ll try another. Titingnan ko po muna ung iba.
I`ll take that. Kukunin ko na po.
Is there a discount? May discount po ba?
Thank you! Salamat!
You`re welcome. Walang anuman!
This is beautiful! (declarative) Ang ganda nito.
This is beautiful! (observation) Ang ganda naman nito…
I will come back. Babalik ako.

10 Basic Filipino Phrases You Need To Know

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Yes Oo
No Hindi
Good Morning! Magandang Umaga!
Good Evening! Magandang Gabi!
Good Afternoon! Magandang Hapon!
How Are You? Kumusta?
I`m fine. Mabuti.
Thank you. Salamat.
One moment please./ Hold on please. Sandali lang po.
Good bye. Paalam. {most Filipinos usually just say Bye or Ba-bye.} Paalam is most often used in movies or television, and not in normal, everyday language.