How to Thank Someone in Filipino Casual Thanks: 'Salamat' means 'thank you.' Thank You Very Much: 'Maraming salamat' means 'thank you very much.' 'Marami' means 'a lot,' and 'ng' is a connector that links 'marami' and 'salamat.' So, 'maraming salamat' literally means 'many thanks.' Formal Thanks: 'Salamat po' is a more formal way to say 'thank you,' with 'po' showing respect, especially to older people. For a formal 'thank you very much,' you can say 'Maraming salamat po.' Informal: 'Walang anuman' means 'you're welcome.' 'Walang' means 'nothing' and 'anuman' means 'whatsoever,' so 'walang anuman' literally translates to 'it's nothing.' Formal: 'Walang anuman po' is the polite way to say 'you're welcome.' The word 'po' is added to show respect. Language Tip: The word 'salamat' is said to have been of Semitic origin. It sounds similar to the Arabic 'Salam' and the Hebrew 'Shalom' meaning peace. Many languages have influenced Filipinos throughout history, so do not be surprised if you find similar-sounding words from other languages, especially Spanish.