Mahal (en. Dear)

ˈmahal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An object that has a high value or a high price.

Jewelry is often expensive.

Ang mga alahas ay kadalasang mahal.

A person who is important or precious.

She is my beloved.

Siya ang aking mahal sa buhay.

adjective

Describing a high value or price.

The goods in the market are expensive now.

Mahal ang mga bilihin sa pamilihan ngayon.

Showing love or care.

He loves his family.

Mahal niya ang kanyang pamilya.

The word 'mahal' originates from Tagalog, meaning 'dear' or 'expensive'.

very dear

very beloved or cherished.

mahal na mahal

I love him/her

I have affection for him/her.

mahal ko siya

love

The feeling of being dear or love.

pagmamahal

to love

The action of giving love.

mahalin

very much loved

I love you so much that I can't leave you.

Sobrang mahal na mahal kita, kaya't di kita kayang iwan.

someone dear to my life

She's the person dear to my life, I'm always thinking of her.

Siya ang mahal sa buhay ko, lagi akong nag-iisip sa kanya.

love me (in an informal way)

You should love me even with my flaws.

Mahal na mahalin mo ako kahit na may mga pagkukulang ako.

expensive items

The goods here are expensive, so we just have to be patient.

Ang mga pabili dito mahal na bilihin kaya't tiyaga-tiyaga na lang.