Salutasyon (en. Greeting)

/salutasyon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A word or phrase used to greet a person.
The phrase 'Good morning' is a common greeting in the morning.
Ang 'Magandang umaga' ay isang karaniwang salutasyon sa umaga.
The act of greeting or recognizing a person on a certain occasion.
The greeting to guests is important during traditional celebrations.
Ang salutasyon sa mga dalaw ay mahalaga sa mga tradisyonal na pagdiriwang.
Can refer to a specific combination of words used for heartfelt greetings.
There are greetings printed in letters as an introduction.
May mga salutasyon na nakalimbag sa mga liham bilang pagsisimula.

Etymology

From the Latin word 'salutare' meaning 'to greet'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Good day
A positive greeting that can be used at any time of the day.
Magandang araw
How are you?
A common question to inquire about a person's condition.
Kamusta?

Related Words

greeting
A way of greeting that is commonly used among people.
bati

Slang Meanings

Greeting
What will you greet him when you see each other?
Ano bang mababati mo sa kanya kapag nagkita kayo?
How are you?
How have you been, dude? Long time no see!
Kumusta na, pare? Long time no see!
Hey!
Hey! Are you new here?
Hey! Bago ka lang ba dito?