From root: mahal
Usage Note
Kamahalan is a title used to address royalty or a way to denote the state of being expensive. It is often heard in news reports discussing inflation or economic costs.
Examples
" Nagulat ako sa kamahalan nito. "
Natural Translation
I was surprised by how expensive this is.
Literal Translation
Surprised I at expensiveness of-this.
" Nagrereklamo siya sa kamahalan ng bilihin. "
Natural Translation
He/she is complaining about the high prices of goods.
Literal Translation
Complaining he/she about expensiveness of goods.
" Dahil sa kamahalan ng gasolina ngayong taon, marami nang tao ang pumipili na lang na sumakay ng bus. "
Natural Translation
Because of the high cost of gasoline this year, many people now just choose to ride the bus.
Literal Translation
Because of expensiveness of gasoline this year, many already people who choose just to ride of bus.
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