iha
ihà with stress marks
daughter; term for young girl
Usage Note
Iha comes from Spanish 'hija' and is used as a warm, familiar term of address by older Filipinos toward younger women or girls, regardless of blood relation. The male equivalent is 'iho', and both are very common in intergenerational conversation.
Examples
" Salamat, iha. "
Natural Translation
Thank you, dear.
Literal Translation
Thanks, daughter.
" Halika na dito, iha, at kumain na tayo. "
Natural Translation
Come here, dear, and let's eat.
Literal Translation
Come already here, daughter, and eat already we.
" Huwag kang mag-alala, iha, naririto lang ako kung kailangan mo ng kahit anong tulong. "
Natural Translation
Don't worry, dear, I'm just here if you need any kind of help.
Literal Translation
Don't you worry, daughter, here-only I if need you of whatever help.
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