Filipino · Greetings & Phrases
magandang gabi
Good evening
Beginnerphrase
Definition
An evening greeting, literally beautiful evening.
Example
Magandang gabi! Tuloy po kayo.
Good evening! Please come in.
Etymology
'Magandang gabi' translates to 'Good evening', with 'gabi' meaning 'night' or 'evening'. This phrase follows the same pattern of complimenting the time of day.
How & Where It’s Used
It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings in the evening hours and can be found in spoken conversations, as well as in greeting cards and written messages.