kumusta sa lahat
/kumusˈta sa laˈhat/word by word
The Filipino phrase for "hello everyone" is kumusta sa lahat.
While kumusta literally means "how are you", it is commonly used as a general greeting equivalent to "hello" when addressing a group of people.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of kumusta (how are you) and sa lahat (to all/everyone).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Visayas region, you may use the Cebuano phrases Maayong buntag, tanan! for "Good morning, everyone!" and Maayong gabii sa tanan! for "Good evening to all!"
How do you pronounce it?
/kumusˈta sa laˈhat/
Did you know?
- The root of kumusta can be traced back to the Latin word modus, meaning 'manner' or 'way'.
- In a formal setting, Filipinos might add the word po to the phrase to show respect to elders or superiors.
- In Filipino culture, a greeting like kumusta sa lahat is often accompanied by a smile and a slight nod to acknowledge everyone in the room.
Examples in context
- Kumusta sa lahat dito sa opisina.Hello to everyone here in the office.
- Gusto ko lang sabihin, kumusta sa lahat.I just want to say, hello everyone.
Example conversation
Juan is walking into a small meeting room where Patricia and other colleagues are waiting.
- MariaKumusta sa lahat!Hello everyone!
- JuanKumusta, Juan!Hello, Juan!
- MariaHanda na ba ang lahat?Is everyone ready?
- JuanOo, handa na kami.Yes, we are ready.
