EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
most beloved; very expensive...
to tie; to draw (in a game)...
to chop finely; to riddle...
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/ka-ma-hal-ma-HA-lan/
FIL: Ang pinakamataas na antas ng pagmamahal o pagpapahalaga; pinakaiibig. Maaari ring tumukoy sa napakataas na presyo.
EN: most beloved; very expensive
This word has two vibes. 1) The 'sana all' vibe: what you call your one true love, your "kamahal-mahalang asawa." 2) The 'sana oil' vibe: what you call that ridiculously priced coffee or gadget, your "kamahal-mahalang bilihin." It's either about your heart or your wallet breaking.
From the superlative 'ka-...(an)' form of 'mahal' (love/expensive).
ROOT MEANING: expensive, costly; dear, beloved
The meaning (beloved vs. expensive) is determined by context.
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🇵🇭 Ipinakilala niya ang kanyang kamahal-mahalan na nobya sa pamilya.
🇺🇸 He introduced his most beloved girlfriend to the family.
🇵🇭 Bakit ba kamahal-mahalan ang presyo ng sibuyas ngayon?
🇺🇸 Why is the price of onions so very expensive nowadays?
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.