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! |
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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!
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