Is saying “I love you” or “Mahal kita” not enough to express your feelings to your loved ones this Valentine’s Day?
If the answer is yes, why not express your love in a special and unique way by using these regional languages.
Kapampangan (Pampanga province and Bataan): Kaluguran da ka
Hiligaynon (Western Visayas and Northern Mindanao): Palangga ta ka
Pangasinense (Pangasinan province and Tarlac): Inaro taka
Ilocano (Ilocos Region, La Union, Abra, Isabela): Ay-ayaten ka
Kiniray-a (Antique, Iloilo, at Capiz): Ginagugma ta ‘kaw
Maguindanaon (Maguindanao, Zamboanga, and Cotabato): Kalinian ko seka
Tausug (Sulu, Zamboanga, and Southern Palawan): Kalasahan ta kaw
Cebuano (parts of Visayas and Mindanao): Guinahigugma ta ka
Ibatan (Batanes): Ichaddao ku imu
Chavacano (Zamboanga and parts of Cavite): Ta ama yo contigo
Bikol (Bicol Region and parts of Catanduanes): Namomootan ta ka
B’laan (Koronadal, Sarangani, and parts of Davao): Kando ta ge
Yakan (Basilan): Malasa ku si kau
Waray (Samar, Biliran at Leyte): Pina- ura ta ikaw
While, “I love you” or "Mahal kita" remains the popular language of love on Valentine’s Day, lovers should be mindful that love should be translated into action.
Expressing your love and care to your loved ones should be done not just today, but everyday, especially now that most of us are facing various challenges during this time of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.