pag-amping
pag-amping is the Bisaya way to say "take care".
While pag-amping literally means "taking care" or "being careful", it is commonly used as a parting phrase similar to "take care" in English.
Meaning: good-bye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the root amping (care/caution) with the prefix pag- which turns the verb into a gerund or noun meaning "the act of taking care".
Did you know?
- While Pag-amping is a standard parting, it can sound quite serious or even ominous if said with a stern face, as if you are warning someone of an actual imminent danger.
- While pag-amping is used for farewells, the root amping is also used to describe the way a person preserves a precious heirloom or an old photograph.
- When responding to pag-amping, it is common to reply with salamat (thank you) rather than repeating the phrase back to the other person.
Examples in context
- Mag-amping ka sa imong mga gipangbuhatTake care of what you are doing
- Amping ka kanunayTake care always
- Ingat ka permi, ha?Take care always, okay?
- Pag-amping kanunay.Take care always.
- Pag-amping sa imong biyahe.Take care on your trip.
- Sige, pag-amping.Okay, take care.
Example conversation
Jun is leaving Maria's house after a visit.
- MariaSige, Jun, mopauli na ka?Okay, Jun, are you going home now?
- JunOo, mopauli na ko. Salamat!Yes, I'm going home now. Thanks!
- MariaPag-amping sa dalan!Take care on the road!
- JunSalamat, Maria. Babay!Thanks, Maria. Bye!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “take care” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
