kagalang-galangan
kagalang-galángan with stress marks
most respected (official address)
From root: galang
Usage Note
Kagalang-galangan is a formal honorific used in official correspondence and speeches when addressing high-ranking government officials, judges, or dignitaries — equivalent to 'Honorable' in English. It reflects the deep respect embedded in Filipino formal register and is rarely used in casual speech.
Examples
" Kagalang-galangang Hukom, magandang umaga po. "
Natural Translation
Honorable Judge, good morning.
Literal Translation
Most-respected Judge, good morning [respect].
" Kagalang-galangan na Senador, nais naming ipahayag ang aming pasasalamat. "
Natural Translation
Honorable Senator, we wish to express our gratitude.
Literal Translation
Most-respected Senator, want our to-express the our gratitude.
" Kagalang-galangang Pangulo, nais po naming hilingin ang inyong pansin sa suliranin ng aming komunidad. "
Natural Translation
Honorable President, we wish to request your attention to the problem of our community.
Literal Translation
Most-respected President, want [respect] our to-request the your attention to problem of our community.
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