Mahalina (en. Affection)

/ma-ha-li-na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

State of having affection.

The affection of true friendship cannot be matched by anything.

Ang mahalina ng tunay na pagkakaibigan ay hindi matutumbasan ng anumang bagay.

A feeling of deep care for others.

A mother's affection for her child is sacred.

Ang mahalina ng isang ina para sa kanyang anak ay sagrado.

Recognition of the value of a person or thing.

The affection for the culture of a community is important to their identity.

Ang mahalina sa kultura ng isang bayan ay mahalaga sa kanilang pagkakakilanlan.

Root word: mahal + -ina

affection in life

Things that bring joy and value to life.

mahalina sa buhay

dear

Level of fondness or care.

mahal

love

A deeper feeling typically categorized as romantic.

pag-ibig

A very beloved friend or acquaintance.

Wow, it's like we’re enchanted by the joy whenever we’re together!

Grabe, para tayong mahalina sa saya tuwing magkasama tayo!

A term for a person with a good aura or character.

You’re so charming, you just radiate happiness!

Ang mahalina mo, ang saya saya mo lang!

The sensation of being overwhelmed or bored in a situation.

I’m so enchanted by these exams, they’re so hard!

Na-mahalina ako sa mga exam na ito, ang hirap!