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What are the different Philippine dialect translations for thank you and good evening?

Here are some Philippine dialect translations for "thank you" and "good evening":

Tagalog:

* Thank you: Salamat po (formal), Salamat (informal)

* Good evening: Magandang gabi po (formal), Magandang gabi (informal)

Cebuano:

* Thank you: Salamat (formal and informal)

* Good evening: Maayong gabii (formal and informal)

Ilocano:

* Thank you: Salamat (formal and informal)

* Good evening: Naimbag nga rabii (formal and informal)

Kapampangan:

* Thank you: Salamat (formal and informal)

* Good evening: Mayap a gabí (formal and informal)

Hiligaynon:

* Thank you: Salamat (formal and informal)

* Good evening: Maayong gab-i (formal and informal)

Bikol:

* Thank you: Salamat (formal and informal)

* Good evening: Marahay na banggi (formal and informal)

Waray:

* Thank you: Salamat (formal and informal)

* Good evening: Maupay nga gab-i (formal and informal)

Note:

* The "po" at the end of some phrases is a marker of respect, similar to "sir" or "ma'am" in English.

* Some dialects have more variations depending on the region or the level of formality.

* These are just a few examples, and there are many other Philippine languages and dialects with their own unique translations.

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