Formal:
* Akong higala (ah-kong hi-ga-la): This is the most common and formal way to say "My friend."
Informal:
* Higala ko (hi-ga-la ko): This is a more casual way to say "My friend," similar to "friend of mine."
* Kauban ko (ka-oo-ban ko): This translates to "My companion" and is often used when referring to a close friend.
* Suod kong higala (soo-od kong hi-ga-la): This means "My close friend" and emphasizes the closeness of the relationship.
Other variations:
* Igsoon ko sa kasingkasing (ig-soon ko sa ka-sing-ka-sing): This translates to "My brother/sister in heart" and is a very affectionate way to refer to a close friend.
* Tig-amigo (tig-a-mi-go): This is a shortened version of the Spanish word "amigo" and is often used in casual settings.
The best way to choose the appropriate term depends on the situation and your relationship with the person you are talking about.