The stage between being a 'bata' (kid) and a 'tita' (auntie). A 'dalaga' is a young woman, often associated with the ideals of Maria Clara—mahinhin, mayumi, etc. But in 2026, a 'dalaga' is also a career woman, a solo traveler, a strong independent woman who pays her own bills and doesn't need a man, but is still respectfully called 'dalaga' by her lola. 'Dalaga ka na, ineng' is a classic line that means 'You're a young lady now, dear.'