Are you taking a trip to Pampanga soon? It looks like you’re finally planning a trip to see the shimmering giant lanterns, join and ride the hot air balloons in the festival, take a breath of fresh air while being surrounded with greenery, or finally get to taste the popular mouthwatering cooking of Kapampangans.
Kapampangans are lively people that are very fun to mingle with. They can easily be the life of the party with their general cheerful and vigorous vibe. However, just like other provinces, Pampanga has its own language which the locals comfortably use as it allows them to express themselves more. Named the same as the locals, their language is called “Kapampangan,” it would be better for you to get familiar with a lot of their common phrases for a more convenient trip to the Culinary Capital of the country.
We’ve compiled a list of common Kapampangan phrases for you followed with their Filipino and English translation below:
Malaus ko pu.
Please come in / Welcome
Dakal a salamat.
Maraming salamat.
Thank you very much.
Mayap a abak.
Magandang umaga.
Good morning.
Mayap a gatpanapun
Magandang hapon.
Good afternoon.
Mayap a bengi.
Magandang gabi.
Good evening.
Wa.
Oo.
Yes.
Ali.
Hindi.
No.
Saguli!
Sandali!
Wait!
Nanung lagyu mu?
Anong pangalan mo?
What is your name?
Pilan na kang banwa?
Ilang taon ka na?
How old are you?
Eku balu.
Hindi ko alam.
I don’t know.
Atin kung kutang.
May tanong ako.
I have a question.
Buri daka.
Gusto kita.
I like you.
Kaluguran daka.
Mahal kita.
I love you.
Panalangin daka.
Ipagdarasal kita.
I will pray for you.
Masalese ku pu.
Ayos lang po ako.
I’m fine.
Kasanting mo.
Ang gwapo mo.
You’re handsome.
Kalagu mo.
Ang ganda mo.
You’re beautiful.
Mangan tana.
Kain na tayo.
Let’s eat.
Manyaman!
Masarap!
Delicious!
Kabsi ko!
Ang busog ko!
I am full!
Matudtud na ku.
Matutulog na ko.
I’m going to sleep.
Nanung milyari?
Anong nangyari?
What happened?
Mamiru ku mu.
I am just joking.
Mekeni.
Halika dito.
Come here.
Nokarin ka?
Nasaan ka?
Where are you?
Nokarin ka minta?
Saan ka pumunta?
Where did you go?
Atyu ku keni.
Nandito ako.
I’m here.
Mako na ku.
Aalis na ako.
I’m going.
Mimingat.
Ingat.
Take care.
Lumwal tamu.
Labas tayo.
Let’s go outside.
Maranup ku.
Gutom ako.
I am hungry.
Bisa kung minum
Gusto kong uminom.
I want to drink.
Bisa kung mangan
Gusto kong kumain.
I want to eat.
Mumuran!
Umuulan!
It’s raining!
E ka marine.
Huwag ka mahiya.
Don’t be shy.
Libri da ka.
Ililibre kita.
I will pay for you.
