daghang salamat
/ˌdaɡhaŋ saˈlamat/
The English phrase 'thank you very much' is translated into Bisaya as daghang salamat.
This phrase is used to express a greater level of gratitude than the simple salamat (thank you).
Meaning: greater gratitude than "thank you" (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of daghan, meaning 'many' and salamat, meaning 'thanks'.
Which one should you use?
While salamat means 'thank you', adding daghang (many) is the standard way to express 'thank you very much'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word daghan (many) takes the linker '-ng' to connect to the noun salamat (thanks).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌdaɡhaŋ saˈlamat/
Did you know?
- The word salamat is actually a wish for someone's well-being, originating from the Arabic word for 'safety' or 'health'.
- While daghang salamat is the standard for 'thank you very much', some speakers use salamat kaayo to express the same feeling.
- The word salamat is also used in Malay and Indonesian, reflecting the historical influence of Islamic trade routes in Southeast Asia.
Examples in context
- Daghang salamat sa imong tabang.Thank you very much for your help.
- Daghang salamat sa pagbisita kanamo.Thank you very much for visiting us.
- Daghang salamat sa nindot nga pagkaon.Thank you very much for the delicious food.
Example conversation
Jun gives Maria a gift.
- MariaGanahan kaayo ko niini!I like this very much!
- JunMaayo nuon kon nagustohan nimo.I'm glad if you like it.
- MariaDaghang salamat, Jun.Thank you very much, Jun.
- JunWalay sapayan, Maria.You're welcome, Maria.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you very much” translations and entries daghang salamat, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries salamat, CC BY-SA 4.0.
