By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to greet someone respectfully, say thank you, respond to thanks, and understand the difference between oo and opo.

You'll also discover why the small word po is so important in everyday Filipino conversations.

How to study: Listen to the conversation first. Read each Tagalog phrase aloud, using its translation to help you. Then explore the meaning of each expression before trying the exercises.

- A friendly visit

Ana and Ben arrive at Rosa's house. Notice how they show respect and how Rosa makes them feel welcome.

Ana Magandang hapon po, Rosa.

Good afternoon, Rosa. (respectful)

Rosa Magandang hapon din!

Good afternoon to you too!

Ben Kumusta po kayo?

How are you? (respectful)

Rosa Mabuti naman. Salamat!

I'm fine. Thank you!

Ana Salamat po sa pag-imbita.

Thank you for inviting us.

Rosa Walang anuman. Tuloy kayo!

You're welcome. Come in!

Ben Opo. Salamat po!

Yes. Thank you! (respectful)

Tip

Listen again and notice the little words po, opo and kayo. They help you sound polite without needing complicated sentences.

- Understand each expression

- 1. Magandang hapon po, Rosa.

Magandang hapon po, Rosa.

What time of day is Ana greeting Rosa? Why does she add po?

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Filipino courtesy

You can often make a familiar greeting more respectful simply by adding po. Respectful speech is a normal part of Filipino family and community life.

- 2. Magandang hapon din!

Magandang hapon din!

What extra meaning does din add?

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- 3. Kumusta po kayo?

Kumusta po kayo?

How is this different from Kumusta ka? in Lesson 01?

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- 4. Mabuti naman. Salamat!

Mabuti naman. Salamat!

Which word means thank you? Do you remember mabuti?

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- 5. Salamat po sa pag-imbita.

Salamat po sa pag-imbita.

What is Ana thanking Rosa for?

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- 6. Walang anuman. Tuloy kayo!

Walang anuman. Tuloy kayo!

Which expression means you're welcome? What is Rosa inviting her guests to do?

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- 7. Opo. Salamat po!

Opo. Salamat po!

What does opo mean? How is it different from oo?

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- Four expressions you'll use often

- Thank someone

Salamat po. — Thank you (respectful).

You can use this when someone offers you food, helps you, gives you something or welcomes you.

- Respond to thanks

Walang anuman. — You're welcome.

This is a useful complete expression. You don't need to change its grammar to use it.

- Say yes

Oo. — Yes.

Opo. — Yes (respectful).

Practise choosing the appropriate form depending on who you're speaking with.

- Welcome someone

Tuloy kayo. — Come in.

This is especially useful when welcoming visitors to a home.

Tip

Politeness is not just about memorising special words. Notice how po, opo and kayo help express respect in ordinary conversations.

- Essential vocabulary

Tagalog	English
magandang hapon	good afternoon
po	respectful particle
opo	yes (respectful)
oo	yes
kayo	you (plural or respectful singular)
salamat	thank you
salamat po	thank you (respectful)
walang anuman	you're welcome
tuloy kayo	come in
din	also / too
sa	to / at / for, depending on context
pag-imbita	inviting / invitation

- Your turn

1. How would you respectfully say Good afternoon to Rosa?

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2. Someone gives you something. How do you say Thank you respectfully?

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3. How do you say You're welcome?

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4. What's the respectful way to say Yes?

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5. How do you respectfully ask Rosa how she is?

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6. Rosa invites you inside. What can you say to accept politely?

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- Practise together

Imagine visiting a Filipino family.

One person plays the visitor and the other plays the host. Begin with Magandang hapon po, ask Kumusta po kayo?, and practise saying Salamat po and Walang anuman.

Try the conversation again without reading. Then exchange roles.

One-minute challenge: Say three respectful expressions from this lesson without looking at the screen.

In Lesson 03 [ID:1792732056440], Ben and Ana will need to find things around Rosa's home. You'll learn how to ask Nasaan po ang banyo? (Where is the bathroom?) and understand simple directions such as nandito (here) and nandoon (there).