Greetings

Kumusta            :       hi or hello (normal greeting usually for friends and

                                strangers)

kumusta man ka :       how are you? (if you need a response)

hoy, uy             :       hi hello, informal (use to get someone’s attention) 

responses

maayu man       :       I’m fine, I’m good

salamat             :       thanks

salamat kaayu    :       thank you so much/ very much

Greetings for close people

Nikaun na ka?    :       have you eaten yet?

Asa ka?             :       Where are you going?

Unsa na             :       What is that? (it’s okay to ask the person the thing

                                That he is carrying while you meet him)

Optional (you can also add the expression “di ay” after the first word)

Example:

·        Asa “di ay” ka?

·        Unsa “di ay” na?

More on Greetings

Maayung Buntag                :       Good morning!

Maayung Udto            :       Good noon!

Maayung Hapon         :       Good afternoon!

Maayung Gabii           :       Good evening! Goodnight!

Maayong adlaw          :       Good day!

Bye bye                     :       Goodbye!

Sigi, Sige                   :       Okay

       

Short Dialogue

Cisco         :       Kumusta ka? (How are you?)

Angelita     :       Maayu man, salamat. (I’m fine, thanks)

Cisco         :       Nikaun na ka?    (Have you eaten yet)

Angelita     :       Oo,humana. Ikaw? (Yes, I already had. And you?)

Cisco         :       Wala pa. Kaon na ko karon. (Not yet, I’m going to eat

                        now)

Angelita     :       Sigi kaon na. (Okay, have your meal now)

Cisco         :       Adto nako ha, bye bye.

Angelita     :       Bye bye. (Goodbye)

QUESTIONS

Asa/Diin/Hain     :       Where

Nganu               :       Why

Kinsa                 :       Who

Unsa                 :       What

Kanus-a             :       When

Unsaon              :       How

Pila                   :       How much

Asa  ani/ana       :       Which