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Learn Filipino: #1 Asking someone 'How are you?'

Learning Filipino #1 How are you
Asking someone with the single word, 'Kumusta?', depending on the relationship of those using it, those in the conversation, it could mean from a very simple 'hi, hello', to 'How are you doing', 'How are you REALLY doing?'. Credit: Amina Filkins (on Pexels)

Alamin kung paano kamustahin ang isang kapamilya, kaibigan, o kakilala, lalo na kung matagal na kayong hindi nagkita o kung ngayon pa lamang kayo nagkakilala. Ang pagtatanong ng “Kumusta?” ay isang magandang simula ng pag-uusap.


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Alamin kung paano kamustahin ang isang kapamilya, kaibigan, o kakilala, lalo na kung matagal na kayong hindi nagkita o kung ngayon pa lamang kayo nagkakilala. Ang pagtatanong ng “Kumusta?” ay isang magandang simula ng pag-uusap.


Key Points

  • Ang “Kumusta” ay isang simpleng salitang Filipino na maaaring magsimula ng mas mahaba at makabuluhang kuwentuhan sa pagitan ng mga kapamilya, kaibigan, o kakilala.
  • Ang sagot na makukuha mo sa pagtatanong ng “Kumusta?” ay nakadepende sa relasyon ng mga nag-uusap at sa kontekstong pinag-uusapan nila.
  • Kabilang sa mga iba pang anyo ng “kumusta” ang “kamusta” at “musta.”

English Translation:

Learn how to ask a family, friend or someone you know how they are, especially when you have not seen them for a while, or you just met them for the first time. Asking 'Kumusta' (How are you, in English) is a good start for a conversation.

  • 'Kumusta' (How are you, in English) is a simple Filipino word that can lead to a longer catch-up between family members, friends or acquaintances.
  • The answer you get from asking 'Kumusta' will depend on the relationship of those in the conversation and what context they're talking about.
  • Variations of 'kumusta' include 'kamusta' and 'musta'.

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