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    Dumusta (en. Hello)

    do͞o-moo-sta

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A greeting used to inquire about a person's condition.
    Have you checked on your parents?
    Dumusta ka na ba sa iyong mga magulang?
    A statement that expresses concern or interest in others.
    Say hello to your acquaintances from abroad.
    Dumusta ka sa mga kakilala mong galing sa ibang bansa.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Spanish word 'como estás'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    How are you?
    Refers to inquiring about a person's state.
    Dumusta ka?
    How are we?
    An invitation to check on the well-being of a group.
    Dumusta tayo?

    Related Words

    to inquire
    The action of asking or greeting someone.
    kamustahin
    how are you
    A variant of 'kamusta' used in greetings.
    kumusta

    Slang Meanings

    How are you? (informal greeting)
    What's up, dude? What's the news?
    Dumusta, pre? Anong balita?
    Yo! (casual greeting)
    What's up, bestie? Let's eat?
    Dumusta, bes? Kain tayo?
    What's good? (friendly inquiry)
    What's up, bro? Got any news?
    Dumusta, pare? May bagong chika?