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