Greetinggreeting
Kumusta
koo-moos-TAH
EnglishHow are you / Hello
Word of the Day · Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Kumusta — Bisaya Word of the Day for July 7, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Kumusta" comes from the Spanish "¿cómo está?" (how are you) — it's used across nearly every Philippine language, one of the most widely shared Spanish loanwords in the entire archipelago.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Kumusta na?" is often used as a general check-in greeting even between people who see each other daily — it's less a genuine health inquiry and more a warm, reflexive social opener.
Example Sentences
Greeting someone you haven't seen in a while
Kumusta ka? Dugay na ta wa magkita.
“How are you? It's been a while since we saw each other.”
Asking about someone's family
Kumusta na ang imong pamilya?
“How's your family doing?”
Casual small talk
Kumusta ang trabaho karon?
“How's work these days?”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
What Spanish phrase did "kumusta" come from?
Related Bisaya Words
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Kumusta" mean in Bisaya?
"Kumusta" means "How are you / Hello" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a greeting in the Greeting category, pronounced as "koo-moos-TAH".
How do you pronounce "Kumusta" in Cebuano?
"Kumusta" is pronounced "koo-moos-TAH". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Kumusta" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Kumusta ka? Dugay na ta wa magkita." — "How are you? It's been a while since we saw each other.". "Kumusta na?" is often used as a general check-in greeting even between people who see each other daily — it's less a genuine health inquiry and more a warm, reflexive social opener.
One word a day keeps forgetting at bay — TalkBisaya