A term of endearment for a small child, like “sweetheart”; for a
person, pet, or sentimental object to be loved, favored, or
treasured; the favorite one.
mahal
Palangga ni Nanay si Dodoy, animan pānabang
tanandia mga agsoayen.
Dodoy is the one Mother favors, therefore she sides with him
when he is being picked on.
Palanggao tang kirong ge-ley tenged yoy pagsagod ong nandia.
The little dog favors me because I am the one caring for it.
-en
To love someone dearly; to feel affection for
someone.
Asing ge-ley ami, pinalangga ami to mo-ya ni Lola.
When we were little, we were dearly
loved by
Grandma.
Ikomostao ka nio ong yen ang agpalanggaen ang
tangay ang si Ana.
Please greet my dear friend Ana for me.