salamat sa pakikinig
In Tagalog, "thank you for listening" is said as salamat sa pakikinig.
This phrase is a polite way to conclude a speech or a presentation by thanking the audience for their attention. Note that while salamat sa pakikinig is used for presentations, it is not the natural choice when thanking someone for listening to a personal secret or a private conversation. In those more intimate cases, it is more natural to say salamat sa pakikinig sa akin (thanks for listening to me).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of salamat (thanks), sa (for/to) and pakikinig (the act of listening).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In formal settings like a speech or presentation, it is more common and polite to use maraming salamat sa inyong pakikinig (thank you very much for your listening) to address an audience respectfully. You may also use the formal Salamat po sa pakikinig ninyo (Thank you for your listening) or Maraming salamat sa inyong pakikinig (Many thanks for your listening).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word pakikinig is a gerund, which is a noun formed from a verb, derived from the root kinig (hear/listen).
Did you know?
- The word salamat was borrowed from the Malay word 'selamat', which in turn comes from the Arabic word 'salāma' meaning 'safety'.
- In the Philippines, adding the word po to salamat sa pakikinig fundamentally changes the social hierarchy of the interaction, signaling respect to an elder or superior.
- The phrase relies on the root kinig, which covers both the physical act of hearing and the mental act of listening.
Examples in context
- Salamat sa pakikinig.Thank you for listening.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase salamat sa pakikinig.Tatoeba #2290726 by ichivivi20, translation #954311 by CK
- Salamat po sa pakikinig ninyo. Napakalaking tulong po ang inyong pagdalo.Thank you for your listening. Your attendance has been a great help.
- Salamat sa pakikinig sa aking ulat.Thank you for listening to my report.
- Maraming salamat sa pakikinig ninyo.Thank you all very much for listening.
Example conversation
Juan finishes his short presentation in a meeting and addresses Christina.
- JuanTapos na ang aking presentasyon, salamat sa pakikinig.My presentation is finished, thank you for listening.
- ChristinaWalang anuman, Juan, mahusay ang iyong pagpapaliwanag.You're welcome, Juan, your explanation was great.
- JuanMasaya ako na nagustuhan mo ito.I am happy that you liked it.
- ChristinaOo, napakalinaw ng iyong mga puntos.Yes, your points were very clear.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sa, salamat, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
