maligayang pagbabalik
The English phrase "welcome back" is translated into Tagalog as maligayang pagbabalik.
In casual, everyday conversation, Filipinos often use the English phrase "Welcome back!" instead of the Tagalog version.
Meaning: welcome back (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of maligaya, meaning happy and pagbabalik, meaning the act of returning.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
maligayang pagbabalik is the formal way to say "welcome back" in Tagalog. For an informal way to express excitement that someone is present once again, you can say Oy, andito ka na ulit!
When do people say it?
When greeting someone in a casual setting, it is common to use the English expression "Welcome back!"
Did you know?
- While maligayang pagbabalik is the formal translation, the root word balik is also used in the phrase balikbayan, which refers to a Filipino returning home from abroad.
- In the phrase pagbabalik, the first syllable of the root balik is repeated to turn the action of returning into a noun representing the act of return.
- The word balik can also mean 'to flip' or 'to turn over', meaning the same root used in 'welcome back' describes a physical reversal of position.
Examples in context
- Maligayang pagbabalik. Hanap-hanap ka namin!Welcome back. We missed you!This sentence shows how to use maligayang pagbabalik to express that someone was missed.Tatoeba #2796368 by mervert1, translation #599638 by kebukebu
- Maligayang pagbabalik sa aming tahanan.Welcome back to our home.
- Maligayang pagbabalik sa trabaho, kaibigan.Welcome back to work, friend.
Example conversation
Jose arrives at the office after a long vacation.
- AngelaMaligayang pagbabalik, Jose!Welcome back, Jose!
- JoseSalamat, Angela. Masaya akong makabalik na.Thanks, Angela. I am happy to be back.
- AngelaMiss ka namin dito.We missed you here.
- JoseMaraming salamat sa inyong lahat.Thank you all very much.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pagbabalik, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
