General love:
* Pag-ibig (pa-ghee-big) - This is the most common and general term for love.
* Pagmamahal (pag-ma-ma-hal) - This is a more formal and intense way of saying "love."
* Mahal (ma-hal) - This is a shorter and more informal version of "pagmamahal" and is often used in romantic contexts.
Romantic love:
* Pag-ibig (pa-ghee-big) - Can be used in romantic contexts as well, but it can also be used to describe love for family or friends.
* Pag-iibigan (pa-ghee-bee-gan) - This is a more specific term for romantic love.
* Pagmamahalan (pag-ma-ma-ha-lan) - This is a more formal and intense way of saying "romantic love."
* Mahal (ma-hal) - Very common in romantic contexts.
Other expressions of love:
* Gusto (goo-stoh) - This means "like" but can also be used to express romantic interest.
* Irog (ee-rog) - This is an archaic word for "lover."
* Sawa (sa-wa) - This means "to be enamored with" or "to be in love with."
The specific translation you choose will depend on the context of your sentence.
For example:
* Mahal kita (ma-hal kee-ta) - I love you. (Romantic)
* Mahal ko ang aking mga magulang (ma-hal ko ang a-king mga ma-goo-lang) - I love my parents. (Familial)
* May pag-ibig ako sa aking kaibigan (may pag-ee-big a-ko sa a-king ka-ee-bee-gan) - I have love for my friend. (Platonic)
Remember, using the correct term can make a big difference in how your message is received!