Basic Phrases
I'm [name].
Ako si (name).
What's your name?
Ano pong pangalan niyo? (formal)/ Anong pangalan mo?
What time is it?
Anong oras na?
I'm fine and you?
Ayos lang ako. Ikaw?
See you again soon.
Hanggang sa muli.
No
Hindi / Hindi po (formal)
I don't know
Hindi ko alam./ Hindi ko po alam (formal).
Nice to meet you.
Ikinagagalak ko po kayong makilala (formal). / Ikinagagalak kong makilala ka.
Hello/ How are you?
Kamusta po kayo? (formal)/ Kamusta ka?
Good evening.
Magandang gabi.
Good afternoon.
Magandang hapon.
Good noon.
Magandang tanghali.
Good morning.
Magandang umaga
Good morning to everyone.
Magandang umaga sa inyong lahat.
How much is this?
Magkano ito?/ Magkano po ito? (formal).
Where is the restroom?
Nasaan ang CR?/ Nasaan po ang CR? (formal)
Yes
Oo / Opo (formal)
Please
Paki-
Please bring this to the office.
Pakidala ito sa opisina.
I'm sorry.
Patawad
Excuse me.
Paumanhin / Paumanhin po (formal)
Could I get the check please?
Pwede bang makuha na ang bill?
Thank you.
Salamat
Wait a moment.
Sandali lang. / Sandali lang po (formal).
Okay
Sige
Help!
Tulong!
You're welcome.
Walang anuman.