Lesson #8, November 11, 2024

When you want to ask someone how they are, use this phrase:

"Kamusta ka?"

This translates literally as "How are you?" and is commonly used as a greeting, similar to "How are you doing?" in English.

Key Vocabulary:

"Kamusta" - How are

"Ka" - You

"Kayo" - You (plural/formal)

"Mabuti" - Good/Well

"Araw" - Day

"Salamat" - Thank you

"Paano" - How

"Ikaw" - You (informal)

"Hapon" - Afternoon

"Bukas" - Tomorrow

Other Useful Variations:

Kamusta ang hapon mo?

How is your afternoon?

Kamusta kayo sa trabaho?

How are you at work? (plural or formal)

Kamusta ka naman?

How are you doing?

Kamusta ang bakasyon mo?

How was your vacation?

Kamusta ka sa bahay?

How are you at home?

Mabuti naman, ikaw?

I'm good, and you?

Kamusta ang mga bata?

How are the kids?

Masaya sila at malakas.

They’re happy and healthy.

Kamusta ang pakiramdam mo?

How do you feel?

Mabuti, salamat sa tanong.

Good, thank you for asking.

Kamusta ang bukas mo?

How is your tomorrow?

Take the Quiz

How would you ask 'How is your afternoon?'

Click the correct words from below:

kamusta
ang
hapon
mo
araw
bukas
salamat

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