Filipino · Common Verbs
To love
To feel deep affection; mahal kita means I love you.
Mahal kita nang buong puso.
I love you with all my heart.
'Mahal' is the root word meaning 'love' or 'dear.' The addition of the suffix '-in' denotes the action of loving someone or something.
'Mahal' is used in both spoken and written contexts, especially in discussions about love in personal and cultural contexts.