Pakumusta (en. To inquire about someone's condition)

/pa.ku.mus.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A way of greeting or asking about someone's condition.
He used the term 'pakumusta' to show concern for his friend.
Ginamit niya ang salitang 'pakumusta' upang ipakita ang pag-aalala sa kanyang kaibigan.

Etymology

A Filipino word derived from 'kumusta', which means 'how are you?'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

How are you now?
Pakumusta ka na?
Pakumusta ka na?
Inquire about your family.
Pakumusta sa pamilya mo.
Pakumusta sa pamilya mo.

Related Words

inquiry
The act of asking questions or gathering information.
pagsisiyasat
greeting
A way of expressing good wishes or greetings to others.
pagbati

Slang Meanings

How are you?
Hey, have you been doing well?
Hey, pakumusta ka na ba?
How have you been?
Just checking in on you, bro!
Pakumusta na lang ako sa iyo, bro!
What's the news?
How are you? What's up at school?
Pakumusta, anong balita sa school?
Hey man, how's it going?
Just checking in! Hey man, how are you?
Pakumusta d'yan! Pre, musta?