Mabuhay (expression)

Mabuhay (expression)

Mabuhay (pronunciation: mah-BOO-hahy) is a word derived from the Tagalog language of the Philippines. It is used to express "Welcome", "Hello", or "Greetings". It is also used to exclaim “long live” or the Filipino version of live long and prosper. Comparable to the Romance language expression “Vive, Viva”, This expression is most often used at toasts during gatherings and parties. It is also an expression used in welcoming guests and a way of showing hospitality by Filipinos.

The root word "buhay" means 1. life 2. alive 3. live; become alive.

Mabuhay is also the name of a Philippine municipality, located in Zamboanga Sibugay, as well as the name of the official magazine of Philippine Airlines and the name of the official mascot of the 1991 South East Asian Games held in Manila.

ee also

* Tagalog Words of Foreign Chart
* Filipino language


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