kumusta, ang pangalan ko ay
/kumusˈta ʔaŋ paˈŋalan ko ʔaj/word by word
The English phrase "hello, my name is" is translated into Tagalog as kumusta, ang pangalan ko ay.
This phrase is used to greet someone and introduce yourself by stating your name. In natural conversation, Filipinos often use the shorter form Ako si [Name] (I am [Name]) instead of the longer Ang pangalan ko ay [Name].
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of several parts: pangalan is the noun for "name", ko is a possessive pronoun meaning "my" or "mine" and ay functions as a marker linking the subject to the predicate, similar to the English verb "to be".
How do you pronounce it?
/kumusˈta ʔaŋ paˈŋalan ko ʔaj/
Did you know?
- If you use kumusta in the Philippines, you are using a word that traveled from Latin roots through Spanish into the local language.
- In the Philippines, it is common to pair a greeting with a slight nod or a smile to show respect during an introduction.
- The word pangalan is built from the root ngalan, which is an ancient word shared across many Austronesian languages.
Examples in context
- Kumusta, ang pangalan ko ay Juan.Hello, my name is Juan.
Example conversation
Christina and Mark meet for the first time at a party.
- ChristinaKumusta, ang pangalan ko ay Christina.Hello, my name is Christina.
- MarkKumusta, Christina! Ako naman si Mark.Hello, Christina! I am Mark.
- ChristinaIkinagalak kitang makilala, Mark.I am glad to meet you, Mark.
- MarkIkinagalak din kitang makilala.I am also glad to meet you.
