Mamusta (en. To greet)

/ma.mus.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means to greet or give greetings.
Hang on to your family.
Mamusta ka na sa iyong pamilya.
The act of expressing greeting.
I often say goodbye to my friends every morning.
Madalas akong mamusta sa aking mga kaibigan tuwing umaga.
A way of showing respect for one another.
It is important to bet on the people around you.
Mahalaga ang mamusta sa mga tao sa paligid mo.

Etymology

Related to the word 'musta' borrowed from a foreign language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

How are you!
A greeting that means 'How are you?' or 'Hello!'
Mamusta ka!
How are you all?
A greeting to more than one person referring to their condition.
Mamusta kayo?

Related Words

greeting
The process or result of greeting.
pagbati
how are you
An alternative expression with the same meaning.
kamusta

Slang Meanings

How's it going?
Have you checked in on the gang?
Mamusta ka na ba sa mga tropa?
Let's catch up over coffee.
How are you? Let's grab coffee later.
Mamusta ka? Tara, kape tayo mamaya.
Hey, what's up?
Hey, bestie? What's the news?
Mamusta, bes? Anong balita?
Are you still there?
How are you, are you still there?
Mamusta, nandiyan ka pa ba?