pinakamahal
most expensive; most beloved
From root: mahal
Usage Note
Pinakamahal is the superlative form used to single out the most costly item or the person most dear to someone's heart.
Examples
" Ito ang pinakamahal na bag dito. "
Natural Translation
This is the most expensive bag here.
Literal Translation
This the most-expensive bag here.
" Ikaw ang pinakamahal ko sa mundo. "
Natural Translation
You are my most beloved in the world.
Literal Translation
You the most-beloved my in world.
" Kahit ito ang pinakamahal na regalong naibigay mo, mas mahalaga pa rin sa akin ang oras na ginugol mo sa akin. "
Natural Translation
Even though this is the most expensive gift you've given, the time you spent with me still matters more to me.
Literal Translation
Even-if this the most-expensive gift given you, more important still to me the time that spent you with me.
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