Filipino Expressions of Gratitude

In this video tutorial, Erika from FilipinoPod101.com introduces the basics of expressing gratitude in Filipino. The lesson covers how to say 'thank you' and 'thank you very much' in both informal and formal contexts. It also explains how to respond to expressions of thanks. Erika provides cultural insights, noting the influence of other languages on Filipino and the specific greeting used at noon. The lesson concludes with a teaser for the next session on Filipino greetings.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Learning how to thank people

• Learning how to introduce yourself

• Learning how to greet people

• Learning how to count

How do you say 'thank you' in Filipino?

• Salamat

• Anuman

• Maraming

• Wala

What does 'maraming' mean?

• Welcome

• A lot

• Thank you

• Nothing

How do you say 'thank you very much' in Filipino?

• Salamat

• Wala anuman

• Salamat po

• Maraming salamat

What is the informal way to thank someone in Filipino?

• Salamat

• Maraming salamat

• Salamat po

• Wala anuman

How do you make 'thank you' formal in Filipino?

• Add 'anuman'

• Add 'wala'

• Add 'po'

• Add 'maraming'

What is the formal way to say 'thank you very much'?

• Maraming salamat

• Maraming salamat po

• Salamat po

• Salamat

How do you respond to 'thank you' in Filipino?

• Salamat po

• Maraming salamat

• Wala anuman

• Salamat

What does 'wala' mean in Filipino?

• A lot

• Thank you

• Welcome

• Nothing

Which languages have influenced the word 'salamat'?

• Spanish and French

• German and Italian

• Arabic and Hebrew

• Chinese and Japanese