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Basic Filipino phrases
The phrases you will use most in Filipino: greetings, polite words, small talk and travel. Tap the speaker to hear each one, tap a phrase to see how to say it.
Greetings
| Filipino | Meaning |
|---|---|
kamusta | Hello |
Hi | Hi |
Magandang umaga po | Good morning |
Magandang hapon po | Good afternoon |
Magandang gabi po | Good evening |
Mahimbing na tulog | Good night |
paalam | Goodbye |
Hanggang mamaya | See you later |
Hanggang bukas | See you tomorrow |
maligayang pagdating | Welcome |
Ikinagagalak kitang makilala | Nice to meet you |
Conversation
| Filipino | Meaning |
|---|---|
kamusta ka na? | How are you? |
Okay lang ako, salamat | I am fine, thank you |
Ano ang pangalan mo? | What is your name? |
Ang pangalan ko ay Anna | My name is Anna |
taga saan ka? | Where are you from? |
Nagsasalita ka ba ng Ingles? | Do you speak English? |
hindi ko maintindihan | I do not understand |
Kaya mo bang ulitin iyon? | Can you repeat that? |
Mangyaring magsalita nang dahan-dahan | Please speak slowly |
Polite words
| Filipino | Meaning |
|---|---|
salamat po | Thank you |
maraming salamat po | Thank you very much |
Walang anuman | You are welcome |
pakiusap | Please |
pasensya na | Sorry |
Makikiraan po | Excuse me |
oo | Yes |
hindi | No |
Travel
| Filipino | Meaning |
|---|---|
Tulong! | Help! |
Nasaan ang banyo? | Where is the bathroom? |
Magkano ito? | How much is this? |
Pahingi po ng bill | The bill, please |
Gusto ko ng tubig | I would like some water |
Feelings & celebrations
| Filipino | Meaning |
|---|---|
mahal kita | I love you |
Binabati kita | Congratulations |
Maligayang kaarawan | Happy birthday |
Tagay! | Cheers! |
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