How to Say “Welcome to the Philippines” in Tagalog

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Maligayang pagdating sa Pilipinas
Maligayang pagdating sa Pilipinas is the Tagalog phrase for "welcome to the philippines".
This phrase is a greeting used to welcome someone who has just arrived in the Philippines.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of Maligaya (happy), pagdating (arrival) and sa Pilipinas (to the Philippines).

How does it change in a sentence?

In the phrase Maligayang pagdating, the adjective Maligaya takes the linker -ng to connect to the noun pagdating.

Did you know?

  • The word Pilipinas shares an ancient root with the Greek word phílos meaning 'loving' and the word for 'horse'.
  • While Maligayang pagdating is the standard greeting, in casual settings, Filipinos often simply use the English word 'Welcome' or the Spanish-influenced 'Bienvenido'.

Examples in context

  • Kararating mo lang sa Pilipinas. Maligayang pagdating!
    You've just arrived in the Philippines. Welcome!
  • Magandang araw! Maligayang pagdating sa Pilipinas!
    Good day! Welcome to the Philippines!
  • Uy, welcome sa Pilipinas!
    Hey, welcome to the Philippines!
  • Maligayang pagdating sa Pilipinas, kaibigan.
    Welcome to the Philippines, friend.
  • Gusto ko sabihing, Maligayang pagdating sa Pilipinas.
    I want to say, welcome to the Philippines.

Example conversation

Mark meets Christina at the airport after her long flight.

  1. Mark

    Maligayang pagdating sa Pilipinas, Christina!
    Welcome to the Philippines, Christina!
  2. Christina

    Salamat, Mark!
    Thank you, Mark!
  3. Mark

    Kumusta ang iyong biyahe?
    How was your flight?
  4. Christina

    Pagod ako, pero masaya ako rito.
    I am tired, but I am happy here.

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