Saying Hello & Goodbye
Learn basic greetings in Tagalog
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Kumusta?
How are you?
Note: This is the most common greeting in Tagalog.
Magandang umaga!
Good morning!
Note: Used from sunrise until around noon.
Magandang hapon!
Good afternoon!
Note: Used from noon until around 6 PM.
Magandang gabi!
Good evening!
Note: Used from 6 PM onwards.
Mabuti naman, salamat. Ikaw?
I'm fine, thank you. And you?
Paalam!
Goodbye!
Hanggang sa muli!
Until next time!
Grammar Note
In Tagalog, 'maganda' means 'beautiful', and it's combined with the time of day to create greetings. The word 'po' can be added to any phrase to make it more formal and respectful.