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“Thank you” in Bisaya: Salamat
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Thank you” is Salamat, pronounced sah-LAH-maht. It's used as a interjection in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.
Bisaya translation
Salamat
sah-LAH-maht
- English meaning
- Thank you
- Part of speech
- interjection
How to pronounce Salamat
Say it as sah-LAH-maht. Capitalized syllables in the pronunciation guide indicate stress — the part of the word you emphasize when speaking. Bisaya stress is meaningful: putting it on the wrong syllable can change the meaning of a word, so it's worth practicing out loud.
Example sentences
Salamat kaayo sa imong tabang!
“Thank you very much for your help!”
Salamat, ha?
“Thanks, okay?”
Salamat sa Diyos!
“Thank God!”
Common phrases using Salamat
- Salamat kaayo·Thank you very much
- Daghang salamat·Many thanks
- Salamat sa tanan·Thanks for everything
- Salamat sa pagduaw·Thanks for visiting
Usage note
Add 'kaayo' for 'thank you very much'.
Cultural context
Expressing gratitude is very important in Filipino culture. Saying 'salamat' with a smile shows respect and appreciation. In formal situations, you might hear 'Daghang salamat' (many thanks).
Synonyms and alternatives
You may also hear Daghang salamat, Salamat gyud as alternative ways to express “Thank you” in Bisaya.
“Thank you” across Visayan languages
Bisaya is part of a larger family. Here's how the same word appears in five major Visayan languages:
- Cebuanosalamat
- Hiligaynonsalamat
- Waraysalamat
- Kinaray-asalamat
- Tausugmagsukul
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