Usage Note
Luho refers to something extravagant or indulgent beyond basic necessity — a luxury. It often carries a slightly guilty or self-aware tone in Filipino usage, as in justifying a small treat ('luho na ito para sa akin' — this is already a luxury for me). It reflects awareness of financial modesty common in everyday Filipino life.
Examples
" Hindi kami mahilig sa luho. "
Natural Translation
We are not fond of luxury.
Literal Translation
Not we fond of luxury.
" Hindi ko kailangan ng luho. "
Natural Translation
I don't need luxury.
Literal Translation
Not I need of luxury.
" Para sa amin, isang luho na ang kumain sa labas, kaya madalas kaming nagluluto na lang sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
For us, eating out is already a luxury, so we often just cook at home instead.
Literal Translation
For us, one luxury already the eat outside, so often we cooking only at house.
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