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What is lovely in Filipino?

There are a few ways to say "lovely" in Filipino, depending on the context and nuance you want to convey:

General "Lovely"

* Maganda (pronounced ma-gan-da) - This is the most common word for "beautiful" or "lovely" and can be used for people, places, and things.

* Magaling (pronounced ma-ga-ling) - This translates to "good" or "excellent" and can be used to describe something or someone that is pleasing or lovely.

More specific "Lovely"

* Kaibig-ibig (pronounced ka-ee-big-ee-big) - This means "lovable" or "charming" and implies a feeling of affection or fondness.

* Napakaganda (pronounced na-pa-ka-gan-da) - This is an intensifier meaning "very beautiful" or "extremely lovely".

* Masaya (pronounced ma-sa-ya) - This means "happy" and can be used to describe a person or situation that is lovely or pleasant.

Example Sentences

* Ang ganda ng bulaklak! (The flower is lovely!)

* Magaling ang kanta niya. (Her singing is lovely.)

* Kaibig-ibig ang anak niya. (Her child is lovely.)

* Napakaganda ng tanawin. (The scenery is extremely lovely.)

* Masaya ang pamilya nila. (Their family is lovely.)

It's important to choose the word that best fits the specific context and the emotion you want to convey.

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