halina
halinâ with stress marks
charm
Also means
Halina is also used as an invitation meaning 'come here' or 'let's go,' functioning as an imperative in everyday conversation.
Usage Note
Halina as a noun denotes the magnetic appeal or charm of a person or place. As an imperative, Halina! means 'Come!' and is extremely common in casual speech, songs, and invitations — context distinguishes the two uses immediately.
Examples
" May halina ang lugar na ito. "
Natural Translation
This place has charm.
Literal Translation
Has charm the place that this.
" May halina ang kanyang kanta. "
Natural Translation
His/Her song has charm.
Literal Translation
Has charm the his/her song.
" Hindi maipaliwanag ng marami ang halina ng dalagang iyon, ngunit lahat ay napapatingin tuwing dumadaan siya. "
Natural Translation
Many can't explain that young woman's charm, yet everyone turns to look whenever she passes by.
Literal Translation
Not can-explain of many the charm of young-woman that, but all turn-to-look whenever passes she.
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