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.
Etymology
The word 'mahal' originates from Tagalog, meaning 'dear' or 'expensive'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
very dear
very beloved or cherished.
mahal na mahal
I love him/her
I have affection for him/her.
mahal ko siya
Related Words
love
The feeling of being dear or love.
pagmamahal
to love
The action of giving love.
mahalin
Slang Meanings
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.