Greetings

❃ Greetings

Kumusta po?: How are you?
Paalam po.: Goodbye.
Kita tayo.: See you
Ingat po kayo.: Take care. (Polite)
Hanggang sa muli.: Until next time.
Mabuhay!: Welcome! / Long live!
Kumusta ka?: How are you?
Kumusta po kayo?: How are you? (Polite)
Mabuti naman, salamat.: I am fine, thank you.
Magandang umaga.: Good morning.
Magandang umaga po.: Good morning. (Polite)
Magandang hapon.: Good afternoon.
Magandang gabi.: Good evening.
Kumain ka na ba?: Have you eaten? (Common greeting)
Opo, kumain na po.: Yes, I've eaten. (Polite)
Magkita tayo mamaya.: See you later.
Paalam.: Goodbye.
Ingat.: Take care.
Matagal na tayong hindi nagkita.: It's been a long time.
Masaya akong makita ka.: Nice to see you.
Kumusta ang pamilya mo?: How's your family?
Maligayang pagdating sa Pilipinas.: Welcome to the Philippines.
Maligayang paglalakbay.: Have a good trip.
Magkita tayo bukas.: See you tomorrow.

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