English to Filipino Greetings and Goodbyes
Greetings are a vital part of any language, Filipino is no exception. If you want to learn some Filipino greetings, then this is the right page for you, because that's what this page is all about!
By scrolling down, you will find several categories of Filipino greetings. First up is a category for hellos, then there is a category for timely greetings, then there is a category for goodbyes, and finally there is a category for other useful phrases in Filipino.
Greetings and Goodbyes - English to Filipino:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of greetings from Filipino to English.
Saying "Hello" from English to Filipino
Hello ➔ Kumusta
Hey! ➔ Hoy!
It's been a while! ➔ Tagal na ah! (like, long time no see)
English to Filipino Timely Greetings
Good morning. ➔ Magandang umaga (po).
Good afternoon. ➔ Magandang hapon (po).
Good evening. ➔ Magandang gabi (po).
Good evening to all. ➔ Magandang gabi (po) sa inyong lahat.
* po is added when talking to older people as a show of respect.
Saying "Goodbye" from English to Filipino
Goodbye ➔ Paalam
See you later. ➔ Magkita tayo mamaya.
See you tomorrow. ➔ Magkita tayo bukas.
Take care! ➔ Ingat ka!
Other Useful Greetings from English to Filipino
Merry Christmas. ➔ Maligayang Pasko.
Nice to meet you. ➔ Kinagagalak kong makilala ka.
Nice to meet you. ➔ Masaya akong makilala ka.
This list of English to Filipino greetings was last updated on April 5, 2025.
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