Not in the List: Magandang Umaga, Hapon and Gabi- Good morning, Good Afternoon and Good Evening ( or night) respectively and Mahal Kita-I love You.
In my previous postings, I wrote about Yiddish words, Basic Spanish words/phrases and Latin words that are part of today's use of English. This posting is inspired based on my current living conditions here at THD- an Active Senior-living community. The Heritage Downtown ( (THD), Walnut Creek, has currently 121 senior residents. As far as I know, I am the only resident with Filipino ancestry. Some of my co-residents have past and recent connections with Filipino-Americans in the area, thus have some interest on Filipino culture and language. However, majority of my fellow residents here at THD, are not very knowledgeable about Filipino culture, language and traditions. Thus this posting.
Here are ten popular Filipino ( Tagalog) words you may want to know. Remember the Philippines have 8 major languages besides Tagalog and 87 other dialects. But Tagalog is the official language, besides English and Spanish.
1. Kumusta? – This is a friendly greeting, similar to “How are you?” in English.
2. Salamat – This phrase means “thank you” in Tagalog and can express gratitude for any situation or favor.
3. Po/Opo – This is a polite form of “Yes” in Tagalog, usually used when addressing someone older than you.
4. Hindi po – This is the polite way to say “No” in Tagalog, usually when addressing someone older than you.
5. Paki – This is the Tagalog word for “please” and can be used to request a favor or ask a question.
6. Sige – This term is similar to “okay” in English and can be used to agree to something or give permission.
7. Sorry/Paumanhin – This is the Tagalog word for “sorry” and can be used to apologize or express regret.
8. O, sige – This phrase combines both “okay” and “yes” in Tagalog, so it can be used to indicate
9. Mabuti – This is the Tagalog word for “good” and can be used to describe something positive or express approval of an idea.
10. Ingat (Be careful) – A phrase of caution, often used when making an important decision or taking risks, with something or give permission.
The Philippines is excellent at service outsourcing and have a tight hold on the English language. Despite this, they continue to speak Filipino as their main form of communication.
To build successful business relationships with Filipinos, it is key that you learn some of their languages. This shows that you are willing to collaborate and make them feel like part of the team rather than just another employee – which will go a long way in building rapport.
For Details and other common Filipino words( Tagalog) read the following:
https://currandaly.com/27-filipino-words-and-phrases-you-should-know-when-working-with-filipinos/
I was born in the Philippines on December 20, 1934. I went to graduate school at the University of Illinois, Chicago to obtain my Ph.D Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in 1960. I was just 26 years old then. For the rest of my story read: https://chateaudumer.blogspot.com/2023/08/excerpts-from-my-autobiography-updated.html
Good Day to All! Maraming Salamat Sa Inyong Lahat! Thank You Very Much to All!
Personal Note: Renovation of Newton's is expected to be completed this weekend. Unofficial rumors have circulated that we will have our Sunday Brunch at the Newly Renovated Dining and Kitchen Area. I also heard that the huge plastic tree in the Center of the Dining Room is gone. Hopefully, it will be replaced by a circular table for 6 as suggested by a few residents that I posted in my recent blogs. I am still waiting for a solution to reduce the noise levels at Dinner time in Newton's Restaurant. Kudos to THD management for a very successful renovation and maintenance project of the Kitchen area with minimal interruptions and provision for delicious meals during this transition period of 3 weeks.
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