Maayong buntag - Good morning
GreetingGreetings
English Meaning
Good morning
Pronunciation
mah-AH-yong boon-TAG
Capital letters indicate stressed syllables
Alternative Forms
Mayong buntag
Usage: Used from sunrise until around 11 AM.
Example Sentences
1. “Maayong buntag sa tanan!”
“Good morning to everyone!”
2. “Maayong buntag, kumusta ka?”
“Good morning, how are you?”
3. “Maayong buntag, boss!”
“Good morning, boss!”
Common Phrases Using “Maayong buntag”
Maayong buntag sa inyong tanan→Good morning to all of you
Maayong buntag, maayo bang tulog nimo?→Good morning, did you sleep well?
Related Words
Cultural Note
Filipinos greet everyone they meet in the morning. It's considered polite and friendly. In rural areas, people greet even strangers with 'Maayong buntag!' as they pass by.
Quick Reference
Bisaya
Maayong buntag
English
Good morning
Pronunciation
mah-AH-yong boon-TAG
Part of Speech
Greeting