Learn common Filipino greetings and farewells
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| Magandang gabi. |
| Magandang umaga. |
| What do these words mean? Stick around. |
| In this quick lesson, you’ll learn basic Filipino greetings that all beginners must know. |
| Before we start, do you know there's a unique Filipino greeting that younger people use to show respect? Can you guess what it is? |
| Keep watching for the answer at the end. |
| Kumusta. |
| "Hello." |
| [SLOW] Kumusta. |
| Kumusta. |
| “Kumusta” means “how are you?” You say it to someone whom you haven’t seen for a long time. |
| Jack greets Steve at a networking event. |
| Jack: Kumusta ka ngayong araw? |
| Steve: Mabuti naman ako, salamat! Ikaw, kumusta ka? |
| Magandang gabi. |
| "Goodnight." |
| [SLOW] Magandang gabi. |
| Magandang gabi. |
| Although “Magandang gabi” means “Good night”, Filipinos don’t say it when going to sleep. |
| Steve and Tom say goodnight after watching a movie. |
| Steve: Magandang gabi. Nagsaya ako. |
| Tom: Magandang gabi. Kita tayo bukas. |
| Magandang umaga. |
| "Good morning." |
| [SLOW] Magandang umaga. |
| Magandang umaga. |
| Say “Magandang umaga” while smiling. |
| Rowena greets her friends before heading out on a hiking trip. |
| Rowena: Magandang umaga sa inyong lahat. |
| Tom: Magandang umaga. Ikinagagalak ka naming makita. |
| Ikinagagalak kong makilala ka. |
| "Nice to meet you." |
| [SLOW] Ikinagagalak kong makilala ka. |
| Ikinagagalak kong makilala ka. |
| Ikinagagalak kong makilala ka. When we say this phrase, we usually do it with a handshake. |
| Rose greets a new student. |
| Rose: Pasok ka. Ikinagagalak kong makilala ka. |
| Gabriel: Salamat. Ikinagagalak din kitang makilala. |
| Kumusta ka? |
| "How are you?" |
| [SLOW] Kumusta ka? |
| Kumusta ka? |
| Embrace a person first before saying “Kumusta ka?” |
| Steve greets Tom at a party. |
| Steve: Ikinagagalak kong makita ka rito. Kumusta ka, Tom? |
| Tom: Maayos naman ako, salamat! Ikaw, kumusta ka? |
| Paalam. |
| "Goodbye." |
| [SLOW] Paalam. |
| Paalam. |
| Wave one or both hands while saying “paalam” |
| Jack says goodbye after meeting with Steve. |
| Jack: Paalam. Hanggang sa muling pagkikita! |
| Steve: Sigurado iyan! Ingat ka! |
| Let's review. |
| You'll see the words in English and your job is to say the words in Filipino. |
| Ready? |
| Do you remember how to say "Hello."? |
| Kumusta. |
| Kumusta. |
| And how to say "Goodnight."? |
| Magandang gabi. |
| Magandang gabi. |
| How about "Good morning."? |
| Magandang umaga. |
| Magandang umaga. |
| Do you remember how to say "Nice to meet you."? |
| Ikinagagalak kong makilala ka. |
| Ikinagagalak kong makilala ka. |
| And how to say "How are you?"? |
| Kumusta ka? |
| Kumusta ka? |
| And finally, do you remember how to say "Goodbye."? |
| Paalam. |
| Paalam. |
| Do you know there's a unique Filipino greeting that younger people use to show respect? Can you guess what it is? |
| It's called "mano"—you take an elder’s hand and press it to your forehead. This gesture is a sign of deep respect and is commonly used when greeting grandparents or older relatives. |
| Thanks for watching! Don't forget to practice these new words and phrases, and see you next time! |
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