The following are common Filipino phrases used throughout the Philippines.
Magandang araw! = Beautiful Day!

Magandang umaga = Good Morning!

Magandang tanghali = Good Noon!
(used between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM)

Magandang hapon = Good Afternoon!

Maligayang bati! = Greetings!

Maligayang kaarawan = Happy Birthday!

Para! = Stop (often used on jeepneys)

Magkano? = How much?

Wala na bang tawad / bawas? = Is there any discount?

Sandali lang / Saglit = Hold-on/Wait

Gusto ko ito. = I like/want this.

Ayaw ko nito. / Ayoko nito. = I don’t like this.

Pasensya ka na. = Sorry.

Pasensya na kayo. = Sorry for the inconvenience.

Aalis na ako. = I’m leaving now.

Paalam! = Goodbye!

Ingat ka! = Take care!

Salamat! / Salamat po! = Thank You!

Walang anuman. = You’re Welcome.

Do you know other common Filipino phrases? What are they?
Additional Resources:
- READ MORE: 100 Most Commonly Used Filipino Words
- TRANSLATOR: Filipino to English
- TRANSLATOR: English to Filipino
- iPHONE APP: Learn Filipino