kumusta mommy
The English phrase "hi mommy" can be expressed in Tagalog as kumusta mommy.
kumusta mommy is an informal way to greet one's mother. In Tagalog, there are several other terms used to refer to a mother, such as Inay, Nanay or the more affectionate and familiar 'Nay.
Did you know?
- Filipinos often accompany a greeting like kumusta mommy with mano, a gesture of taking the elder's hand to their forehead.
- The greeting kumusta is actually a shortened version of the Spanish phrase cómo está, which means 'how are you'.
- The word Nanay is so central to the culture that it is often used to address older women who are not the speaker's biological mother.
Examples in context
- Kumusta mommy, ang ganda mo ngayon.Hi mommy, you look beautiful today.
Example conversation
Christina arrives home from school and greets her mother.
- ChristinaKumusta mommy! Pagod ako.Hi mommy! I'm tired.
- JoseKumusta rin, anak. Magpahinga ka na.Hi too, my child. Go rest now.
- ChristinaSalamat po, mommy.Thank you, mommy.
- JoseWalang anuman, Christina.You're welcome, Christina.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kumusta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
