Phrasephrase
Salamat kaayo
sah-LAH-maht kah-AH-yo
EnglishThank you very much
Word of the Day · Thursday, May 14, 2026
Salamat kaayo — Bisaya Word of the Day for May 14, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Kaayo" is Bisaya's all-purpose intensifier — tack it onto almost any word to mean "very" or "really," which is exactly what turns a plain "salamat" into "salamat kaayo."
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
Cebuanos often add a name or relation term after it — "salamat kaayo, Manong" — because thanking someone by name or title feels warmer than a bare phrase on its own.
Example Sentences
Thanking a helpful friend
Salamat kaayo sa tabang nimo, Day.
“Thank you so much for your help, Day.”
Expressing genuine gratitude
Salamat kaayo, wa gyud ko kabayad ana kung wala ka.
“Thank you so much, I really couldn't have paid for that without you.”
After a grandparent pays for a meal
Salamat kaayo sa gasto, Lola.
“Thank you very much for the treat, Grandma.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Salamat kaayo" mean in Bisaya?
"Salamat kaayo" means "Thank you very much" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a phrase in the Phrase category, pronounced as "sah-LAH-maht kah-AH-yo".
How do you pronounce "Salamat kaayo" in Cebuano?
"Salamat kaayo" is pronounced "sah-LAH-maht kah-AH-yo". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Salamat kaayo" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Salamat kaayo sa tabang nimo, Day." — "Thank you so much for your help, Day.". Cebuanos often add a name or relation term after it — "salamat kaayo, Manong" — because thanking someone by name or title feels warmer than a bare phrase on its own.
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