mamahalin
expensive; high-end
From root: mahal
Usage Note
Mamahalin describes items that are luxury or of superior quality. It conveys that an object is expected to have a high price tag or is premium.
Examples
" Mamahalin ang sapatos na ito. "
Natural Translation
These shoes are expensive.
Literal Translation
Expensive the shoes that this.
" Bumili siya ng mamahalin na relo. "
Natural Translation
He/she bought an expensive watch.
Literal Translation
Bought he/she of expensive watch.
" Hindi naman kailangang mamahalin ang regalo, ang mahalaga ay nanggaling ito sa puso. "
Natural Translation
The gift doesn't have to be expensive; what matters is that it comes from the heart.
Literal Translation
Not really need-link expensive the gift, the important is came it from heart.
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