Greetingphrase
Daghang salamat
DAG-hang sah-LAH-mat
EnglishThank you very much
Word of the Day · Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Daghang salamat — Bisaya Word of the Day for May 5, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Daghang salamat" is a compound of "daghang" (many, much, a lot) and "salamat" (thank you from Arabic "salāmah") — the intensification by quantity is characteristically Bisaya: more is expressed by adding "many/much," not by changing the word itself.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
When a Bisaya speaker says "daghang salamat" with genuine feeling, the "daghang" (many/much) signals deep sincerity — it is not a rote phrase but a real expression of overflowing gratitude.
Example Sentences
Expressing deep gratitude after significant assistance
Daghang salamat sa inyong tabang!
“Thank you very much for your help!”
Thanking a close friend warmly
Daghang salamat, higala ko!
“Thank you very much, my friend!”
Thanking someone for their generosity of time
Daghang salamat sa imong pagpaambit sa imong oras.
“Thank you very much for sharing your time.”
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Quick Quiz
What does the word "daghang" add to "salamat" when you say "daghang salamat"?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Daghang salamat" mean in Bisaya?
"Daghang salamat" means "Thank you very much" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a phrase in the Greeting category, pronounced as "DAG-hang sah-LAH-mat".
How do you pronounce "Daghang salamat" in Cebuano?
"Daghang salamat" is pronounced "DAG-hang sah-LAH-mat". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Daghang salamat" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Daghang salamat sa inyong tabang!" — "Thank you very much for your help!". When a Bisaya speaker says "daghang salamat" with genuine feeling, the "daghang" (many/much) signals deep sincerity — it is not a rote phrase but a real expression of overflowing gratitude.
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