Paalam na, kaibigan, at maupo tayo sa silya ngayong umaga.

Goodbye, friend, and let us sit on the chair this morning.

Breakdown of Paalam na, kaibigan, at maupo tayo sa silya ngayong umaga.

• at: and
• na: already
• kaibigan: the friend
• umaga: the morning
• paalam: goodbye
• maupo: to sit
• tayo: us
• sa: on
• silya: the chair

Questions & Answers about Paalam na, kaibigan, at maupo tayo sa silya ngayong umaga.

What does “paalam na” literally mean, and why do we add “na”?

“Paalam” is Tagalog for farewell or goodbye. Adding “na” softens or emphasizes the phrase, making it feel more immediate and final—like saying “Goodbye now” in English. It signals that the parting is happening at this very moment.

Why do we say “kaibigan” here, and can we use someone’s name instead?

“Kaibigan” means friend. Using it addresses the person more generally as a friend. You can definitely replace it with someone’s actual name, for example “Paalam na, Maria”, if you’re speaking directly to her.

Is “maupo tayo” the same as “umupo tayo”?

“Maupo tayo” and “umupo tayo” both come from the verb “upo” (to sit). “Maupo tayo” is more polite and is often used as a gentle invitation, almost like saying “Let us have a seat.” “Umupo tayo” can also be used, but it might sound more neutral or direct—like “Let’s sit down.”

What’s the role of “sa silya” and are there other words for “chair”?

“Sa silya” means “on the chair” or “to the chair”. The preposition “sa” indicates location/direction toward the chair. Another common Tagalog word for chair is “upuan”, though “silya” is more of a loan from Spanish. In everyday conversation, you might hear either “silya” or “upuan”.

Why do we say “ngayong umaga” and not “umaga ngayon”?

“Ngayong umaga” literally means “this morning.” The word “ngayong” (meaning “this” in time expressions) is placed before “umaga” (morning). While you can grammatically say “umaga ngayon,” it would read more like “Morning now,” which sounds less natural in usual conversation. The common Tagalog expression for referring to the current morning time is “ngayong umaga.”