Salakata (en. Salutation)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of greeting or salutation.
The salutation is an important part of Filipino culture.
Ang salakata ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng kulturang Pilipino.
Expression of praise or respect.
Their salutation was full of respect for one another.
Ang kanilang salakata ay puno ng respeto sa isa't isa.
A method of establishing good relationships with others.
An appropriate salutation can open the door to new friendships.
Ang angkop na salakata ay maaaring magbukas ng pinto sa mga bagong pakikipagkaibigan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Good day.
A positive salutation at the beginning of the day.
Magandang araw.
How are you?
A way to ask about a person's condition.
Kumusta ka?

Related Words

speech
Expression of ideas through language.
pagsalita
acceptance
The process of understanding and accepting others.
pagtanggap

Slang Meanings

just relax
Let's just chill, the deadline is tomorrow.
Salakata na lang tayo, bukas pa ang deadline.
no pressure
Chill, you can do it, there's no pressure.
Salakata, kaya pa yan, walang pressure.
just enjoy
Chill, let's just enjoy what we're doing.
Salakata, enjoy lang tayo sa ginagawa natin.