Suitable phrases will help out in any situation: they will help to maintain a conversation and make the speech lively and relaxed.
| Do you speak English? | Marunong ba kayong mag-Ingglés? |
| Do you understand? | Naiintindihan ba ninyo? |
| I understand | Naiintindihan ko hô |
| I don't understand | Hindi ko hô naiintindihan |
| Yes | Oo |
| No | Hindi |
| Hello | Kumusta hô |
| Thank you | Salamat |
| Thank you very much | Maraming salamat |
| You're welcome | Walang anuman |
| how are you? | kumusta? |
| I'm fine, thanks | mabuti |
| I'm ok | Mabuti naman |
| everything's fine | Mabuhay! |
| Goodbye (formal) | Paalam |
| Goodbye (alright then) | sige |
| my name is FRED | Ang pangalan ko ay FRED |
| I am FRED | Ako si FRED |
| what's your name? | Anong pangalan mo? |
| Please | Paki |
| how old are you? | Ilang taon ka na? |
| I'm ... (years old) | Ako ay...gulang na. |
| Where do you live? (informal) | Saan ka nakatira? |
| Where are you from? (informal) | Taga saan ka? |
| Have you eaten yet? (informal) | Kumain ka na ba? |
| What time is it? | Anong oras na? |