Fathers and mothers frequently bring-up their kids and train them to be grateful for what they have.

The Tagalog phrase “Maraming salamat” which means “Much thanks” is used when saying thanks

to close friends, relatives and other people. Just saying “salamat” means “thank you” or “thanks.

” Oftentimes, one can hear the expression in Tagalog “Salamat sa iyo” which is the same as

“I thank you.” The response when somebody says thank you is “Walang anuman” meaning

“You’re welcome.”

Most parents educate their young kids to recognize the value of the things they possess and

not to be anxious concerning the things they don’t have. When a family visits relatives or good

friends, they normally say thanks to them for inviting them over and for the great food that was

prepared. People also say thank you if presented a “regalo” meaning a “present” or if offered

“kendi” this means “candy.” Someone who has given some money may be thanked by saying

“Salamat sa pera na ito” and this means “thank you for this money.”

There are numerous other Filipino language words and phrases to bear in mind.

“Maraming salamat sa iyo ulit” meaning “Thank you once again” is also spoken frequently

to demonstrate gratitude even for being invited over for a special get together or even a

simple family dinner. There are other means through which Filipinos express appreciation

and thanks. For example, when money is collected for a cause, it is called “donasyon”

which is the word used in Tagalog when saying “donation.” One may hear the person

collecting the donation say “Salamat sa inyong lahat” which means “Thank you one and

all. ” Additionally, the individual could say “Salamat sa iyong suporta” which means

“Thank you for your support.”

There are several Tagalog words that are borrowed from the English language. Oftentimes,

Taglish is spoken which is a combination of English and Tagalog words. In the Philippines

phrases from some other languages, which includes the English language and Spanish are

used in talks in combination with the Tagalog language.

If you wish to say “Thank you for ……” use the words “Salamat sa …..” For example,

you say “Salamat sa regalo” (Thank you for the gift) and “Maraming salamat sa mga kendi”

(Much thanks for these candies).

There is value in the exchange of views and thoughts within a close knit family.

An expression that can be used to sum up one’s feelings towards this connection in

a family is such a phrase as: “Ako ay nagpapasalamat para dito” which means “I am so grateful for this.”