Marhay na aga
EnglishGood morning
FilipinoMagandang umaga
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Hear 21 Albay words and phrases with English and Filipino meanings. Wording and usage vary across Bicol.
Greetings
Marhay na hapon
EnglishGood afternoon
FilipinoMagandang hapon
Marhay na banggi
EnglishGood evening
FilipinoMagandang gabi
Everyday words
Iyo
EnglishYes
FilipinoOo
Magayon
EnglishBeautiful
FilipinoMaganda
Saraday
EnglishSmall / little (plural)
FilipinoMaliliit
A plural form referring to small or little things.
Gari
EnglishLike / seems like
FilipinoParang
Nakaukod
EnglishLearned / was able to learn
FilipinoNatuto
Time and questions
Atchan
EnglishLater
FilipinoMamaya
Nuarin
EnglishWhen?
FilipinoKailan?
Commonly used when asking about a future event.
Nata
EnglishWhy?
FilipinoBakit?
Directions
Sain man
EnglishWhere?
FilipinoSaan?
The nuance of ‘man’ depends on the conversation.
Sa may sain ka banda
EnglishWhich area are you in?
FilipinoSaang banda ka?
Mari na
EnglishLet's go / come along
FilipinoTara na
Shopping
Gurano an
EnglishHow much is the …?
FilipinoMagkano ang …?
Follow this question with the item you are asking about.
Mabakal
EnglishWill buy / going to buy
FilipinoBibili
Food and dining
Masiramon
EnglishDelicious / tasty
FilipinoMasarap
Nagkaon ka na
EnglishHave you eaten yet?
FilipinoKumain ka na ba?
Makaon kita
EnglishLet's eat
FilipinoKain tayo
Bunay
EnglishEgg
FilipinoItlog
Natanaan
EnglishTasted / was able to taste
FilipinoNalasahan