Filipino Greetings and Goodbyes
Learning a variety of Filipino greetings can go a long way toward becoming fluent in the language. Fortunately, since greetings are a key part of small talk, you'll have plenty of opportunities to practice your new greeting vocabulary every time you meet up with a Filipino-speaking friend.
If you'd like to learn some Filipino greetings and goodbyes, then scroll down to find the following categories: Saying Hello, Timely Greetings (like good morning, afternoon, evening, etc.), Saying Goodbye, and Other Useful Greeting Phrases.
Greetings and Goodbyes in Filipino:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view these greetings from English to Filipino.
Saying Hello in Filipino
Hoy! ➔ Hey!
Tagal na ah! ➔ It's been a while! (like, long time no see)
Kumusta ➔ Hello
Timely Greetings in Filipino
Magandang umaga (po). ➔ Good morning.
Magandang hapon (po). ➔ Good afternoon.
Magandang gabi (po). ➔ Good evening.
Magandang gabi (po) sa inyong lahat. ➔ Good evening to all.
* po is added when talking to older people as a show of respect.
Saying Goobye in Filipino
Paalam ➔ Goodbye
Ingat ka! ➔ Take care!
Magkita tayo bukas. ➔ See you tomorrow.
Magkita tayo mamaya. ➔ See you later.
Other Useful Filipino Greetings
Kinagagalak kong makilala ka. ➔ Nice to meet you.
Masaya akong makilala ka. ➔ Nice to meet you.
Maligayang Pasko. ➔ Merry Christmas.
This list of Filipino greetings was last updated on April 4, 2025.
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