Filipino · Greetings & Phrases
maligayang pagdating
Welcome
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Used to welcome guests, literally happy arrival.
Example
Maligayang pagdating sa Pilipinas!
Welcome to the Philippines!
Etymology
'Maligayang pagdating' means 'Welcome', with 'maligaya' meaning 'happy' and 'pagdating' meaning 'arrival', emphasizing warmth in greeting arriving guests.
How & Where It’s Used
'Maligayang pagdating' is used in both formal and informal situations to welcome guests and is found in both spoken and written contexts.