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What are the different Philippine dialect translation of thank you?

Here are some common Philippine dialects and their translations for "thank you":

Tagalog (the national language):

* Salamat (formal and informal)

* Maraming salamat (more formal, meaning "many thanks")

* Salamat po (very formal, adding "po" as a sign of respect)

Cebuano (spoken in the Visayas region):

* Salamat (formal and informal)

* Daghang salamat (more formal, meaning "many thanks")

* Salamat kaayo (very formal, meaning "thank you very much")

Ilocano (spoken in the Ilocos region):

* Salamat (formal and informal)

* Agyamanak (more formal, meaning "thank you")

* Agyamanak unay (very formal, meaning "thank you very much")

Kapampangan (spoken in Pampanga province):

* Salamat (formal and informal)

* Maraming salamat (more formal, meaning "many thanks")

* Salamat kayu (very formal, meaning "thank you" to multiple people)

Bikol (spoken in Bicol region):

* Salamat (formal and informal)

* Dakulang salamat (more formal, meaning "thank you very much")

* Salamat gid (very formal, meaning "thank you very much")

Other dialects:

* Waray-Waray: Salamat, Salamat gid

* Hiligaynon: Salamat, Salamat gid

* Maranao: Madaya ka

* Tausug: Salamat

Important notes:

* "Salamat" is the most common and widely understood thank you across many dialects.

* Adding "po" or "kaayo" / "gid" / "unay" generally indicates more formality and respect.

* The specific nuances of usage vary depending on the dialect and context.

It's always good to learn the specific greetings and expressions for the dialect you are interacting with.

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