Mangumusta (en. To inquire or ask about)

maŋ-ɡumusta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to ask or express concern about the situation of others.
He inquired about his friends after a long time.
Nagmangumusta siya sa kanyang mga kaibigan pagkatapos ng mahabang panahon.

Etymology

from the root word 'kumusta' meaning 'how are you?'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Inquire!
A good invitation to learn about someone else's condition.
Mangumusta ka!

Related Words

news
Information about people or events.
balita
friend
A person who has a close relationship with someone.
kaibigan

Slang Meanings

How's it going?
Hey, go check in on your friends!
Uy, mangumusta ka na sa mga kaibigan mo!
How are you?
Let's catch up, don't lag behind!
Mangumusta tayo, huwag magpahuli!
How have you been?
You should check on him, he hasn’t been in touch for a while.
Mangumusta ka na sa kanya, matagal na siyang di nagparamdam.