Filipinos, just like in other countries introduce themselves
by saying “Hi” or “Hello.” In formal introduction, new acquaintances usually
shake hands. In informal conversations, they usually wave hands and just say Hi.
The following are typical Filipino conversations in Tagalog during
introduction of friends (students) and their translations.
Marie: Hi. Ako si
Marie. Anong pangalan mo? / Hi. I’m Marie. What’s your name?
Ethel: Hello, ako si Ethel? Hello, I am Ethel.
Note: ako (I, I
am, me), anong for “ano ang” (what),
pangalan
(name)
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Marie: Sino siya? /
Who is he?
Ethel: Kaibigan ko, si
Ralph. / My friend, Ralph.
Notes: sino (who),
siya pronounced as "shah" (he/she), kaibigan (friend), ko (my, mine)
