Kumusta, Philippines (Countries of the World by Corey Anderson

Before the foreigners came, the main communication channel of the Filipinos was Baybayin, an indigenous Indic script used by mostly the Tagalog people, or those who dwell in Luzon. If you’re familiar with Filipino history and culture, you’re probably aware that the Philippines was under Spanish rule for 333 years. Kumusta or Kamusta? What’s the Correct Spelling? When and How to Say “Hello” or Kumusta in Filipinoġ.Kumusta or Kamusta? What’s the Correct Spelling?.Before we show you some of the most common ways to use this Filipino greeting, let’s first talk about the background of the expression Kumusta? There’s more than one way of saying hello or hi in Tagalog, and that’s what this article is going to be all about. English is considered a second language in the Philippines, so it’s not uncommon to hear Pinoys greet their fellows with a “hi” or “hello.” If you want to do it the authentic way, though, saying kumusta is the way to go.

Since there’s no direct equivalent of the English word hello in Tagalog or Filipino, they greet each other with this question instead, which translates to, “How are you?” So, in a sense, kumusta is one way of saying how are you in Tagalog. Hence, when you learn Filipino, how to say hello is one of the most essential things you’ll need to know. And one way Pinoys express their congeniality is by never failing to greet friends and strangers alike with, Kumusta? whenever they meet them someplace. In fact, there are a couple of cities in the country described as “The City of Smiles” and “The City of Love.” The Philippines even dominated the top four spots in the list of the World’s Friendliest Islands a couple of years ago. The Filipino people are well-known for being hospitable and friendly.

Kumusta, Philippines (Countries of the World by Corey Anderson