salamat
salámat with stress marks
thank you
Usage Note
Salamat is the primary expression for gratitude and is usually paired with 'po' to show respect to elders or strangers. It also serves as the root for the verb 'magpasalamat' to describe the act of giving thanks.
Examples
" Salamat po sa pagkain. "
Natural Translation
Thank you for the food.
Literal Translation
Thank-you [respect] for food.
" Salamat sa tulong mo. "
Natural Translation
Thank you for your help.
Literal Translation
Thank you in help you.
" Maraming salamat sa lahat ng tulong ninyo; hindi namin ito malilimutan habang kami ay nabubuhay. "
Natural Translation
Thank you so much for all your help; we will never forget it for as long as we live.
Literal Translation
Many thanks for all of help your; not we this will-forget while we are living.
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