Welcome in Tagalog
“Welcome” in Tagalog is “Maligayang pagdating” – a warm greeting used to make guests feel at home. This phrase embodies Filipino hospitality and is essential for anyone wanting to connect with Tagalog speakers. Let’s explore its usage and variations below.
[Words] = Welcome
[Definition]:
- Welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/
- Verb: To greet someone in a polite or friendly way upon their arrival.
- Adjective: Gladly received or permitted; giving pleasure or satisfaction.
- Noun: An instance or manner of greeting someone.
- Interjection: Used to greet someone in a glad, friendly way.
[Synonyms] = Maligayang pagdating, Tuloy po kayo, Pasok po, Mabuhay, Magandang pagdating
[Example]:
- Ex1_EN: Welcome to our home, please make yourself comfortable.
- Ex1_PH: Maligayang pagdating sa aming tahanan, mangyaring kumuha ng iyong komportable.
- Ex2_EN: The hotel staff warmly welcomed all the guests at the entrance.
- Ex2_PH: Ang mga tauhan ng hotel ay mainit na tinanggap ang lahat ng mga bisita sa pasukan.
- Ex3_EN: You are always welcome to visit us anytime you want.
- Ex3_PH: Lagi kang malugod na tatanggapin na bumisita sa amin anumang oras mo gusto.
- Ex4_EN: They gave us a warm welcome when we arrived at the party.
- Ex4_PH: Binigyan nila kami ng mainit na pagtanggap nang dumating kami sa pagdiriwang.
- Ex5_EN: Welcome back! We missed you so much during your absence.
- Ex5_PH: Maligayang pagbabalik! Namiss ka namin ng husto habang wala ka.
