14 Easy Ways To Ask How Are You In Tagalog

Interested in establishing an authentic relationship with your Filipino friends and colleagues? In today’s post, we will give you some of the easiest and most native ways on how to express how are you in Tagalog. You see, the translation for this question has always been on top of the list of learning enthusiasts. One reason for that is its versatility since it can be used to inquire about how someone is actually doing, and it also works as a conversation starter. If you are up for that, then off we go!

The features of the Filipino language are definitely out of the ordinary! If you will take some time to read our post on Tagalog phrases for travel, you might be surprised to know that modern Tagalog is made up of words from various cultures and nations. It has been under the regime of the Spanish empire (for 300 years), the Japanese, and the Americans.

Due to its strategic location, it has also been frequently visited by neighboring countries. Therefore, you can already assume that most Filipinos have taken up a few words and phrases from foreigners. And what is even more surprising is that the country continued to embrace its colorful history by allowing its sons and daughters to still carry on the traditional Tagalog names that have been passed on by its previous rulers.

Ever heard of a Juan dela Cruz? or Maria Clara? There is a huge chance that they are Filipino! Now, if you are interested in creating a lasting bond between these people, we highly suggest that you try to learn some of their words and speak their language like a pro. After all, the easiest way to the hearts of the natives is by showing them that you are sincere in learning their language.

And speaking of sincerity, we bet that you often find yourself wondering if there is a way to ask your friends or some Tagalog local how they are doing. To help you navigate this treacherous field and get the response that you are looking for, continue reading as we present to you 14 foolproof ways on how to say how are you in Tagalog.

How Are You In Tagalog

Indeed, you can always converse with Filipinos using English. However, if you want to meld well into their society and connect better, we highly suggest that you use Tagalog expressions or at least combine English with some Tagalog (or Taglish). If you will ask us the most basic question that you should know of, then that would be how to ask the plain old how are you.

English	Tagalog	Pronunciation	Context	Usage
How are you?	Kumusta ka?	Play	Informal	Use this when you are speaking with only one person.
How are you all?	Kumusta kayo? / Kumusta kayong lahat?	Play Play	Informal	Use this when addressing a group of people.
What’s up?	Kumusta ka na?	Play	Informal	This can be used when you are speaking with someone you are close with and you are actually expecting a full-blown response on how he/she is doing?
What’s up with you two? / What’s up with you guys?	Kumusta na kayo?	Play	Informal	Interested in asking how your friend and someone he/she knows is doing? You can use this simple Tagalog question instead.
How are you?	Kumusta po? Play	How are you?	Formal	Adding the word “po” automatically makes the question more polite.
How are you all?	Kumusta po kayo?	Play	Formal	Adding the word “po” automatically makes the question more polite.
‘sup?	Musta?	Play	Informal	Filipinos sometimes use this casual question when chatting online.
How are you?	Kamusta?	Play	Informal	What makes this one informal is the fact that it uses a wrong spelling, yet it is still rampantly used in the country.
What’s new?	Ano ang bago?	Play	Informal	This one implies a longer response as Filipino speakers usually use this as a conversation starter.
How are you, sister?	Kumusta po, ate?	Play	Formal	The Tagalog word ate refers to a female person who is older than you or can be used when addressing Filipina strangers.
How are you, auntie?	Kumusta po, tita?	Play	Formal	The Tagalog word tita can be used if you think that the person you are speaking with is way older than you (around the age of your mother).
How are you, brother?	Kumusta po, kuya?	Play	Formal	The Tagalog word kuya refers to a male person who is older than you or can be used when addressing Filipino strangers.
How are you, uncle?	Kumusta po, tito?	Play	Formal	The Tagalog word tito can be used if you think that the male person you are speaking with is way older than you (around the age of your father).

Common Tagalog Responses

It is not enough that you know the basic question if you cannot authentically answer them. To give you a glimpse of the most basic answers to the how are you in Tagalog question, be sure to take note of the table below.

English	Tagalog	Pronunciation
Okay, and you?	Okay lang, ikaw?	Play
I am good.	Mabuti naman	Play
I’m okay.	Okey naman	Play
I’m doing fine.	Ayos lang	Play
Same old, same old.	Ganun pa rin	Play
Nothing much.	Wala masyado	Play

As I end this article, I hope that I was able to shed light and spark your interest in the most legit ways on how to sound like a legit Tagalog speaker when asking and answering How are you in Tagalog. If you enjoyed this post, feel free to share it on social media and help us spread the word on what the Philippines and its language have to offer!

Ready To Fully Learn Tagalog?

Are you enjoying learning about the native variations for the plain old English question? Then, this is one of the reasons why you should learn this unique language. Just by simply allowing yourself to practice at least 10 minutes a day with Ling App, we bet that you can sound like a pro in no time!

Unlike other languages, Tagalog is easier to remember and does not have complicated grammar rules. The language itself is charming in the sense that it holds an ever-growing set of words and phrases which are heavily shaped by trends and history from all over the world.

Interested to learn more Tagalog vocabulary words like how to express simple hello and goodbye? Then you definitely should use the Ling Tagalog app to pump up your vocabulary and find the right words to fill the void.