Filipino is the Philippines’ official language. But wouldn’t it be better if you could greet your hostel host in Cebu in Bisaya? And there’s a good chance that you’d score great discounts if you use some basic Bicolano words to ask the kind lady in a market in Legazpi how much her products are.
Check out these easy-to-remember phrases that might come in handy in your upcoming travels around the country.
Good day!
• Filipino: Magandang araw po!
• Bisaya: Maayong adlaw!
• Bicolano: Dios marhay na aldaw!
• Ilonggo: Maayong aga (morning) / hapon (afternoon) / gab-i (evening)
• Ilocano: Naimbag nga aldaw!
• Kapampangan: Mayap a yabak (morning) / a gatpanapun (afternoon) / a bengi (evening)
Goodbye!
• Filipino: Paalam po!
• Bisaya: Ari nako!
• Bicolano: Paaram!
• Ilonggo: Asta sa liwat!
• Ilocano: Agpakadaakon!
• Kapampangan: Mako naku!
Excuse me... (to get someone’s attention)
• Filipino: Pasensya na po or Mawalang galang na po...
• Bisaya: Kadiyot lang...
• Bicolano: Tabi po...
• Ilonggo: Palihog sang madali lang...
• Ilocano: Pakawanen-nak...
• Kapampangan: Mayalang galang pu...
Thank you!
• Filipino: Salamat po!
• Bisaya: Daghang salamat!
• Bicolano: Dios mabalos!
• Ilonggo: Salamat gid!
• Ilocano: Agyamanak!
• Kapampangan: Salamat pu!
Read the full article, "7 Helpful Travel Phrases To Use When Going Around the Philippines," on TravelBook.ph