magandang araw sa iyo
The English phrase "have a nice day" is expressed in Filipino as magandang araw sa iyo.
This phrase is used as a way to say goodbye while wishing someone well.
Meaning: goodbye (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of maganda (beautiful/nice), araw (day), sa (to/for) and iyo (you).
How does it change in a sentence?
To address more than one person or to show respect to an elder, change iyo to inyo to say magandang araw sa inyo.
Did you know?
- The word araw shares a common ancestor with the Malagasy word andro, which means 'day' in the language spoken on the island of Madagascar.
- While magandang araw sa iyo is grammatically correct, a native speaker is much more likely to simply say Ingat! which means 'Take care!' when parting ways.
- The word araw doesn't just mean 'day' but also means 'sun'. Because of this, the phrase magandang araw literally describes a 'beautiful sun'.
Examples in context
- Salamat at magandang araw sa iyo.Thank you and have a nice day.
- Magandang araw sa iyo, kaibigan.Have a nice day, friend.
Example conversation
Jose is leaving a small coffee shop after talking to Angela.
- JoseSalamat sa kape, Angela.Thank you for the coffee, Angela.
- AngelaWalang anuman, Jose.You're welcome, Jose.
- JoseMagandang araw sa iyo.Have a nice day.
- AngelaSalamat, magandang araw din sa iyo.Thanks, have a nice day too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries araw, iyo, sa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
