EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
very important, very valuable...
one who hangs laundry...
protector...
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/na-pa-ka-ma-ha-la-GA/
FIL: Mayroong natatanging bigat, silbi, o kabuluhan; lubhang pinahahalagahan.
EN: very important, very valuable
How you describe your SSS number, your phone's charger, or that last piece of Chickenjoy. It's something you absolutely cannot lose, or you'll have a life crisis. 'Napakamahalaga ng a-attend-an kong meeting, andoon si crush.'
From 'napaka-' + 'mahalaga' (important/valuable), which comes from 'ma-' + 'halaga' (value/price).
ROOT MEANING: price; value; importance
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