Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon!
In Tagalog, the phrase for happy holidays is Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon!
Because there is no direct equivalent for the English generic 'Happy Holidays', Filipinos typically use this specific combination of Christmas and New Year greetings.
Meaning: holiday greeting (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year!' The word Maligaya means 'happy' or 'joyful'.
Which one should you use?
Use Maligayang Pasko! if you only want to wish someone a Merry Christmas without mentioning the New Year.
Did you know?
- In the Philippines, Christmas is often celebrated as the longest holiday season in the world, beginning as early as September.
- The word Pasko is a linguistic traveler that began in Hebrew and Aramaic, traveled through Greek and Latin, and was brought to the Philippines via Spanish.
- The greeting Maligayang Pasko! is frequently used during the Simbang Gabi, a series of nine dawn masses leading up to Christmas.
Examples in context
- Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon! Nawa ay puno ng ligaya at pag-asa ang iyong pasko't bagong taon.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May your Christmas and New Year be filled with joy and hope.
Example conversation
Angela and Jose are saying goodbye before the holiday break.
- AngelaPaalam, Jose! Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon!Goodbye, Jose! Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!
- JoseSalamat, Angela! Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon din!Thank you, Angela! Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year too!
- AngelaMag-iingat ka sa biyahe mo.Take care on your trip.
- JoseSalamat. Kita-kita tayo sa Enero!Thanks. See you all in January!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Pasko, at, taon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
