Padaba ta ka
The Bicol phrase for "mahal kita" is Padaba ta ka.
Padaba ta ka is used to express that you love someone.
Did you know?
- The word mahal used in the Tagalog version of the phrase also means 'expensive' in both Tagalog and Bicol, linking the idea of love to something of high value.
- The Bicol language is part of the Austronesian family, meaning the root concepts of love and affection are distantly related to languages spoken as far away as Madagascar.
- In traditional Bicolano courtship, expressing love was often done indirectly through harana or serenades, where the lyrics would use metaphors of nature rather than the direct phrase Padaba ta ka.
Examples in context
- Padaba ta ka.I love you.
- Salamat, padaba ta ka man.Thank you, I love you too.
- Gusto kong ipaaram na padaba ta ka.I want to let you know that I love you.
Example conversation
Jose and Angela are talking before saying goodbye.
- JoseAngela, padaba ta ka.Angela, I love you.
- AngelaPadaba ta ka man, Jose.I love you too, Jose.
- JoseMag-ingat ka pirmi.Always take care.
- AngelaSalamat, Jose.Thank you, Jose.
