Hello, thank you, sorry, please. Four words that carry more weight than anything else you will learn, because they are the ones that tell a stranger you are trying. The polite forms are here too, and they matter more than beginners expect. Press any line to hear it.
84words & phrases
🔊on every line
$0always free
Nothing matches. Try a shorter word.
Greetings & Basics
KumustaHello
SalamatThank you
OoYes
HindiNo
PaumanhinSorry / Excuse me
Kumusta ka?How are you?
Mabuti naman akoI'm fine
PaalamGoodbye
Walang anumanNo worries
Ikinagagalak kitang makilalaNice to meet you
Magic Little Words
Salitang magalang (lalaki)Polite word (men)
Salitang magalang (babae)Polite word (women)
Pananong (oo/hindi)Question word (yes/no)
Tapos naAlready
Gagawin (hinaharap)Will (future)
Kasalukuyang ginagawaRight now (-ing)
Pinaka-The most (superlative)
SobraVery / a lot
Konti langA little bit
DinAlso / too
Formal & Polite
Kayo (pormal)You (very formal)
Pakiusap (pormal)Please (formal)
Maaari po ba…May I… (permission)
Mahal na… (pormal)Dear… (formal letter)
May paggalangWith respect
Maraming salamat poThank you (very formal)
Paumanhin poApologies (formal)
Handa po kaming maglingkodHappy to serve you
Sandali lang poPlease wait a moment (formal)
Pinaka-urgentMost urgent
Compliments & Cheer
Ang galing mo!Very talented!
MagalingWell done
Proud ako sa'yoProud of you
Huwag sumukoDon't give up
Maniwala sa sariliBelieve in yourself
Lumaban paKeep fighting
Kahanga-hangaAmazing / impressive
Ituloy mo lang!Keep it up!
NapakahusayOutstanding
Salamat sa hindi pagsukoThanks for not giving up
Reactions & Interjections
Wow!Wow!
Grabe!Whoa!
Naku!Oh no! / that's bad
Ang galing!That's great!
Talaga?!Really?!
Suwerte mo!Lucky you!
Sayang namanWhat a shame
NagulatStartled / shocked
Ha?Huh? / eh?
Ang galing talaga!Awesome!
Polite & Kind Words
Panggalang na salita (lalaki)Polite particle (male speaker)
Panggalang na salita (babae)Polite particle (female speaker)
Paumanhin / makikiraanSorry / excuse me
Pahingi po ng…May I have…
Pakitulungan poPlease help
Paki- / poKindly / please
Walang anuman / ikinagagalakYou're welcome / gladly
Suwerte sana!Good luck
Sige po, mauna kayoPlease, go ahead
Maraming salamatThank you very much
Huwag mahiya / ayos langNo need to be shy / it's fine