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🤗 Waray Greetings for Everyday Life

Hello, enthusiasts of the Waray language! 🌟

The Waray language, also known as Waray-Waray, Binisaya, or Samar-Leyte, is a rich linguistic heritage spoken by approximately 3 million individuals. This language is primarily used in several provinces within the Philippines, including Leyte, Samar, Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, and Biliran.

If you're considering traveling to any of these vibrant regions, then this guide is a must-read for you! We're going to delve into some key greetings that you'll find indispensable for your journey.

Greetings aren't just customary; they're the foundation of social interaction and effective communication in any language. They provide the initial step in forging meaningful connections with others, so understanding them is crucial.

So, why wait? Let's dive right in and get acquainted with the Waray language! 🎉

Greetings[edit | edit source]

English	Waray (Philippines)
general greeting	Maupay
general greeting spoken in the Leyte-Samarnon dialect [war-sam]	Maupay nga oras
general daytime greeting spoken in the Leyte-Samarnon dialect [war-sam]	Maupay nga adlaw
morning greeting spoken in the Leyte-Samarnon dialect [war-sam] / Good morning (to you/us all)!	Maupay nga aga (ha inyo/aton nga tanan)!
noontime greeting spoken in the Leyte-Samarnon dialect [war-sam] / Good noon!	Maupay nga udto
afternoon greeting spoken in the Leyte-Samarnon dialect [war-sam] / Good afternoon!	Maupay nga kulop
nighttime greeting spoken in the Leyte-Samarnon dialect [war-sam]	Maupay nga gab-i
general daytime greeting spoken in the Ormoc City (Leyte) dialect [war-sam]	Maupay na adlaw
morning greeting spoken in the Ormoc City (Leyte) dialect [war-sam]	Maupay na aga
noontime greeting spoken in the Ormoc City (Leyte) dialect [war-sam]	Maupay na udto
evening greeting spoken in the Ormoc City (Leyte) dialect [war-sam]	Maupay na gab-i
how are you?	Kumusta ka?
reply to Kumusta ka	Maupay man
Happy Fiesta!	Maupay nga Patron!
Thank you!	Salamat!
Thank you very much!	Damo nga salamat!
You are welcome.	Waray sapayan.
What's your name?	Ano imo ngaran?
How are you?	Kumusta ka?
Fine, thank you.	Maupay man, salamat.
Where do you live?	Taga diin ka? / Diin ka naukoy?
Where did you come from?	Tikang ka diin?
I live in _______.	Taga ______.
I came from _______.	Tikang ako ha ______.
No.	Diri.
Yes.	Oo.
Do you speak Tagalog?	Maaram ka mag-Tagalog?
I don't speak Waray.	Diri ako maaram mag-Waray.
I don't understand.	Diri ako nakakaintindi.