Essential daily expressions and social formulas
Can use essential daily expressions for greetings, thanks, and social interaction
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Kumusta ka? — Mabuti naman, salamat!
Wie geht's? — Gut, danke!
Sige, salamat! Paalam!
OK, danke! Tschüss!
Kumain ka na ba? — Oo, kumain na ako.
Hast du gegessen? — Ja, habe ich.
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These everyday expressions get you through your first days in Manila or Cebu. Many come from Spanish, a few from English, and all of them sound warmer with po when you talk to an elder.
| Tagalog | English | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Kumusta? | How are you? | from Spanish ¿cómo está? |
| Mabuti naman. | I'm fine. | naman softens it: "fine, thanks" |
| Salamat (po)! | Thank you! | Maraming salamat = thank you very much |
| Walang anuman. | You're welcome. | literally "it's nothing" |
| Paalam! | Goodbye! | sounds final and formal |
| Ingat! | Take care! | the usual everyday goodbye |
| Pasensya na. | Sorry / Excuse me. | for small inconveniences |
| Tara na! | Let's go! | |
| Oo / Hindi | Yes / No | Opo is the respectful yes |
| Sige! | OK! / Sure! / Go ahead! | also "bye for now": Sige, ingat! |
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ÜbungsaufgabenKumusta ka? — Mabuti naman, salamat!
Wie geht's? — Gut, danke!
Kumusta = how are you (from Spanish ¿Cómo está?). Mabuti = good. Naman = on the other hand/also.
Sige, salamat! Paalam!
OK, danke! Tschüss!
Sige = OK/sure (very common response). Salamat = thank you. Paalam = goodbye.
Kumain ka na ba? — Oo, kumain na ako.
Hast du gegessen? — Ja, habe ich.
'Kumain ka na ba?' is the Filipino equivalent of 'How are you?' — food is central to culture!
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