Thank You and You're Welcome

One of the things that makes a Filipino is having the ability to feel gratefulness in whatever comes their way. They would be thankful for any situation they may be put in whether for the assistance and presents given to them, for family and friendships, and even for difficulties that they encounter in life (thinking that these challenges mean a better life later on). It doesn't mean that their gratitude is not genuine. In fact, it is always pure and sincere.


"Maraming salamat" is a phrase that is used to express gratitude. Marami means "a lot" or "very much". While salamat means "thanks". The phrase can be directly translated as "Thank you very much." For everyday conversations, Filipinos would just say "salamat". This is acceptable in casual events such as buying from a store or having your food served in a restaurant. Whereas in formal occasions or in official documents and memos, maraming salamat would be more fitting.
You can acknowledge the gratitude that is shown by saying "Waláng anumán." The Filipino word walá literally means "nothing". Anumán means "anything". The expression can be literally translated as "it's nothing". Contextually, the expression is also accepted as "you're welcome."Let's see how these expressions are used.In some situations, "Salamat din (pô)```" is used instead of waláng anumán. It means "Thanks, too." Similar to waláng anumán, this expression is a way of acknowledging the gratitude shown to you, but at the same time, conveying that you are thankful for a person or for the act one has done.See these expressions of gratitude in use in particular scenarios and daily occasions.