kumusta ka/po

okay, i’m filipino so i could correct a few errors.

one thing you got wrong is that it goes the other way around. k-musta ka is the informal way while k-musta po is the formal way. also, k-musta po can also be written as k-musta ka po. there won’t be any difference in the basic meaning of the phrase. the word ‘na’ can also be added before the ‘ka’, like “k-musta ka na”, or “k-musta ka na po”.
how to use k-musta ka/po

to an older sibling, parent or figure of authority: k-musta ka po?

to a friend or acquaintance” k-musta ka?
a greeting, which in english means, “how are you?” it is often replied to with, “mabuti,” which means good or fine.
usage of “k-musta ka/po”

po is a term that is used to show respect. that is why:

– “k-musta ka?” is informal and is used among friends or when addressing a younger person.

– “k-musta po” or “k-musta ka po?” is formal and is used when addressing an older person. in fact, the best way to say it is “k-musta po kayo?” using the formal/plural you (kayo) instead of the informal/singular you (ka).

– “kamusta” is a popular but wrong way of spelling “k-musta.”
tagalog for “how are you?” k-musta ka is formal and k-musta po is informal. notice it is very similar to the spanish “como esta?” thats cuz the spaniards occupied the philippines and a lot of tagalog words are similar to spanish.
like puta-wh-r-
and sapato-shoe
i dont speak tagalog but i know that much. if i am off with my definition please correct me.
teacher/cop/respected elder- k-musta ka?
friend/younger person- k-musta po?