magandang umaga
/maɡanˌdaŋ ʔuˈmaɡa/
The Tagalog phrase for "good morning" is magandang umaga.
Magandang umaga is used when seeing someone for the first time in the morning.
Meaning: when seeing someone for the first time in the morning (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of maganda (beautiful) and umaga (morning), which are linked by the linker -ng.
How does it change in a sentence?
To direct the greeting to a group or to show formal respect to a single person, you can add sa inyo (to you) after the phrase, resulting in magandang umaga sa inyo. Adding po to the end of the phrase makes the greeting respectful.
How do you pronounce it?
/maɡanˌdaŋ ʔuˈmaɡa/
Did you know?
- In many Filipino households, instead of a verbal greeting, a younger person might show respect by taking the hand of an elder and pressing it to their forehead during the morning encounter.
- The word umaga originates from the Proto-Philippine root *ága, which refers to the early part of the day.
- While magandang umaga is common, in very casual settings, some might simply use the English 'Good morning' or 'Morning' due to the heavy influence of English in Philippine urban culture.
Examples in context
- Magandang umaga sa inyong lahat.Good morning, everybody.This sentence shows how to greet a group of people using magandang umaga.Tatoeba #4560173 by kanlaon, translation #22122 by CK
- Magandang umaga. Oras nang gumising.Good morning. It's time to wake up.This sentence uses magandang umaga to signal a time to wake up.Tatoeba #1366799 by nonong, translation #64917 by CK
- Ginrit niya ako ng "Magandang umaga."She greeted me with "Good morning."This sentence illustrates someone being greeted with magandang umaga.Tatoeba #1387388 by nonong, translation #314129 by CM
- Boss, magandang umaga po! Mayroon po ba akong ibang gagawin para sa inyo ngayong umaga?Boss, good morning! Is there anything else I can do for you this morning?
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Juan and Maria meet at a neighborhood cafe.
- JuanMagandang umaga, Maria.Good morning, Maria.
- MariaMagandang umaga rin sa iyo, Juan.Good morning to you too, Juan.
- JuanKumusta ang tulog mo?How was your sleep?
- MariaMabuti naman, salamat.It was good, thanks.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good morning” translations and entries magandang umaga, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries magandang umaga, umaga, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
