Pinangga - beloved / cherished

NounRomantic

English Meaning

beloved / cherished

Pronunciation

pee-NAHNG-gah

Capital letters indicate stressed syllables

Usage: Softer than gihigugma. Daily-use love. Many Cebuano couples settle into pinangga as their everyday endearment.

Example Sentences

1. “Akong pinangga.”

“My beloved.”

2. “Pinangga jud nako siya.”

“I really cherish him/her.”

Related Words

Gihigugma

Love (verb)

Uyab

Boyfriend / Girlfriend

Cultural Note

Pinangga literally means cherished one. It's both an endearment (used as a name) and a verb meaning to cherish.

Quick Reference

Bisaya

Pinangga

English

beloved / cherished

Pronunciation

pee-NAHNG-gah

Part of Speech

Noun

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