Essential daily expressions and social formulas
Essential daily expressions and social formulas
Can use essential daily expressions for greetings, thanks, and social interaction
Look at these examples. Can you spot the grammar pattern?
Kumusta ka? — Mabuti naman, salamat!
How are you? — I'm fine, thanks!
Sige, salamat! Paalam!
OK, thanks! Goodbye!
Kumain ka na ba? — Oo, kumain na ako.
Have you eaten? — Yes, I've eaten.
Pay attention to the highlighted parts. What do they have in common?
Mga importanteng pang-araw-araw na ekspresyon:
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Kumusta? | How are you? |
| Mabuti naman. | I'm fine. |
| Salamat! | Thank you! |
| Walang anuman. | You're welcome. |
| Paalam! | Goodbye! |
| Pasensya na. | I'm sorry / Excuse me. |
| Tara na! | Let's go! |
| Oo / Hindi | Yes / No |
| Sige! | OK! / Sure! |
Common Error Patterns
Error with Essential daily expressions and social formulas
Review the rules for Mga Pang-araw-araw na Ekspresyon
Kumusta ka? — Mabuti naman, salamat!
How are you? — I'm fine, thanks!
Kumusta = how are you (from Spanish ¿Cómo está?). Mabuti = good. Naman = on the other hand/also.
Sige, salamat! Paalam!
OK, thanks! Goodbye!
Sige = OK/sure (very common response). Salamat = thank you. Paalam = goodbye.
Kumain ka na ba? — Oo, kumain na ako.
Have you eaten? — Yes, I've eaten.
'Kumain ka na ba?' is the Filipino equivalent of 'How are you?' — food is central to culture!
Practice in course
Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises