salamat kapatid
/saˈlamat kapaˈtid/word by word
The English phrase "thank you brother" is translated into Tagalog as salamat kapatid.
This expression is used to convey gratitude when speaking to a male sibling or a close male friend. The term kapatid can mean both "sibling" or "brother."
How do you pronounce it?
/saˈlamat kapaˈtid/
Did you know?
- The root of kapatid is patid, which means 'to sever' or 'to cut'.
- The word salamat is a linguistic traveler that entered Tagalog via Malay and originally comes from the Arabic word salāma, meaning 'safety'.
- In religious contexts, especially among members of certain churches, kapatid is used as a formal title for any fellow member, regardless of biological relation.
Examples in context
- Salamat po sa iyo, kapatid ko.Thank you, my brother.
- Lubos akong nagpapasalamat sa iyo, kapatid ko.I am very thankful to you, my brother,
- Taos-puso akong nagpapasalamat sa iyo, kapatid ko.I am wholeheartedly thankful to you, my brother.
- Salamat, bro!Thanks, bro!
- Maraming salamat, kuya!Many thanks, big brother,
- Maraming salamat, bro! Ang laking tulong mo sa akin.Many thanks, bro! You're a huge help to me.
- Salamat po sa iyo, kuya ko. Wala akong masabi, ikaw talaga ang pinaka-mabuting kapatid!Thank you, big brother. I'm speechless, you're really the best sibling!
- Salamat kapatid sa tulong mo.Thank you brother for your help.
- Salamat kapatid, ingat ka lagi.Thank you brother, always take care.
- Salamat kapatid sa regalo.Thank you brother for the gift.
Example conversation
Angela is thanking Juan for giving her a ride home.
- AngelaSalamat kapatid sa paghatid sa akin.Thank you brother for dropping me off.
- JuanWalang anuman, Angela.You're welcome, Angela.
- AngelaIngat ka sa pagmamaneho.Drive safely.
- JuanSalamat din.Thank you too.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (salamat, kapatid) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kapatid, salamat, CC BY-SA 4.0.
