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What is hello in Filipino?

"Hello" in Filipino can be:

* "Hello" (pronounced the same as in English) - This is the most common and widely understood way to say hello.

* "Magandang araw po" (pronounced ma-gan-dang a-raw po) - This means "Good day" and is a more formal way of greeting someone.

* "Magandang hapon po" (pronounced ma-gan-dang ha-pon po) - This means "Good afternoon" and is also a formal greeting.

* "Magandang gabi po" (pronounced ma-gan-dang ga-bi po) - This means "Good evening" and is a formal greeting.

* "Kumusta ka?" (pronounced koo-moos-ta ka?) - This means "How are you?" and is a friendly way to greet someone.

* "Kamusta ka?" (pronounced ka-moos-ta ka?) - This is a less formal way of saying "How are you?"

The best way to greet someone in Filipino depends on the context and your relationship with them.

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