Kumustahin (en. To ask how someone is)

/kuˈmustahin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb used to inquire about a person's condition.
Ask him how he is after his vacation.
Kumustahin mo siya pagkatapos ng kanyang bakasyon.
The act of inquiring about a friend's emotions or condition.
Sometimes, it's important to ask friends how they are amid their problems.
Minsan, mahalaga ang kumustahin ang mga kaibigan sa gitna ng kanilang mga problema.

Etymology

Formed from the words 'kumusta', meaning 'how are you', and the suffix '-hin'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

How are you?
A question to inquire about someone's condition.
Kumusta ka?
Ask me next week.
An invitation to inquire about one's condition in the future.
Kumustahin mo ako sa susunod na linggo.

Related Words

kumusta
A word used to greet and ask about someone's condition.
kumusta

Slang Meanings

Just check up on me
Just check up on me in the chat later.
Kumustahin mo na lang ako sa chat mamaya.
How's it going?
How's it going? We haven't seen each other in a while.
Kamusta na? Tagal na tayong di nagkita.
How are you, buddy?
How are you, buddy? I miss you!
Kumusta ka, bes? Miss na kita!