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title: "How Are You? in Tagalog: Kumusta Ka? | TagaTuro"
description: "Learn how to say \"How are you?\" in Tagalog. \"Kumusta ka?\" with pronunciation, usage tips, and example conversations."
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# How to Say "How Are You?" in Tagalog

Learn how to say "How are you?" in Tagalog. "Kumusta ka?" with pronunciation, usage tips, and example conversations.

## Quick answer
How Are You? in Tagalog is "Kumusta ka?" (formal: "Kumusta po kayo?").

## Pronunciation
Say it as "koo-moos-tah kah".

Respectful version: Kumusta po kayo?

## When to use it
Use ka for friends; use po kayo for elders or formal settings.

## Example conversations
- Kumusta ka? Matagal na tayong hindi nagkita. - How are you? It has been a while since we met. (catching up)
- Kumusta po kayo, Tito? - How are you, Uncle? (respectful greeting)

## Common responses
- Mabuti
- Okay lang
- Ayos lang

## Related phrases
- [Good Morning](/phrases/good-morning/) - Magandang Umaga
- [Good Afternoon](/phrases/good-afternoon/) - Magandang Hapon
- [Thank You](/phrases/thank-you/) - Salamat

## Related category
- [Greetings](/categories/greetings/)

## Keep learning
- [Tagalog phrases](/phrases/)
- [Tagalog for English Speakers: Learn with Cultural Context](/guides/tagalog-for-english-speakers/) - A focused guide for English speakers learning Tagalog. Learn respectful phrases, family vocabulary, and pronunciation that sounds natural.