How are you (tl. Kumusta)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Kumusta ka?
How are you?
Context: daily life Nasa paaralan ako. Kumusta ang iyong araw?
I am at school. How is your day?
Context: daily life Palaging sinasabi ng mga tao, 'Kumusta?' kapag nagkikita sila.
People always say 'How are you?' when they meet.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Kapag pumapasok ako sa opisina, palagi kong sinasabi, 'Kumusta?' sa aking mga katrabaho.
When I enter the office, I always say 'How are you?' to my coworkers.
Context: work Minsan, kapag may nagtanong sa akin, 'Kumusta?' hindi ko alam kung ano ang isasagot.
Sometimes, when someone asks me 'How are you?' I don't know what to respond.
Context: daily life Kumusta ka na? Matagal na tayong di nagkita!
How have you been? We haven't seen each other for a long time!
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Isang karaniwang tanong sa mga bagong kakilala ay, 'Kumusta?', na nagpapahiwatig ng atensyon sa kanilang kalagayan.
A common question among new acquaintances is, 'How are you?' which indicates attention to their well-being.
Context: social interaction Sa mga kulturang Pilipino, ang simpleng 'Kumusta?' ay kadalasang nagsisilbing pambungad na usapan.
In Filipino cultures, the simple 'How are you?' often serves as an opening for conversation.
Context: culture Kung minsan, ang simpleng tanong na 'Kumusta?' ay nagdadala ng malalim na koneksyon sa pagitan ng mga tao.
Sometimes, the simple question 'How are you?' brings about deep connections between people.
Context: social interaction