Tagalog Polite Expressions
When talking to older people, superiors, adult strangers or adult customers, po’/ho’ (p. 325) is added and kayo (p. 45) is used instead of ikaw/ka. Examples:
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Kumusta? |
Kumusta po’? |
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Mabuti naman. Ikaw, kumusta? |
Mabuti naman po’. Kayo po’, kumusta? |
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Magandang umaga. |
Magandang umaga po’. |
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