| Filipino | English | Say it to |
|---|---|---|
| Salamat. | Thanks. | Friends and people your age |
| Salamat po. | Thank you. | Older people, bosses, people you don't know |
| Maraming salamat sa tulong mo. | Thank you very much for your help. | A friend who helped you |
| Walang anuman, salamat din! | You're welcome, thanks to you too! | The answer to a thank you |
| Filipino | English | Who is talking |
|---|---|---|
| Mabuti po, salamat. | I am doing well, thank you. | Answering how are you, politely |
| Opo, salamat. | Yes, thank you. | Saying yes to an older person |
| Paalam, salamat po. | Goodbye, thank you. | Leaving, politely |
| Lolo, maraming salamat po sa inyong gabay sa paghahanda ng pagkain ngayong gabi. | Grandpa, thank you very much for your guidance in preparing the food tonight. | Speaking to Lolo, Grandpa |
Opo is oo, yes, joined with po, so it is the polite yes for elders and bosses.
A Real Filipino (Tagalog) Lesson
Polite Greetings
Good morning.
Good morning to you too.
How are you?
I am doing well, thank you.
Juan has arrived.
Thank goodness Juan is here.
This is wonderful.
Yes, thank you.
Goodbye.
Goodbye, thank you.
Elena thanks Lolo for his help with tonight's food in Level 5 of our guide to family life and fiestas. The easiest way to learn Filipino starts with a few phrases like these, and our Filipino guides have more family scenes.
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Where Does Po Go in a Sentence?
Po goes near the start of a sentence, usually right after its first word or phrase, as in Salamat po, Mabuti po and Magandang umaga po, a polite good morning.
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