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Pre-Philippine Script Transliteration

How to Write 'Mahal' in Baybayin Script (Bikol)

Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Bikol word mahal. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.

BIKOL TRANSLATION

Mahal

Traditional Writing Method ᜋᜑ
Breakdown: Ma-Ha
Modern Writing Method ᜋᜑᜎ᜔
Breakdown: Ma-Ha-L

Etymology

Rooted in the Austronesian term for high price or deep affection.

ROOT WORD: MAHAL

namumutan being loved
padangat beloved
mamahalon to value
pagkamoot love