Lesson #45, December 18, 2024

When you want to describe preferences or fondness for something, use these expressions:

"Mahilig Ako sa ___"

This lesson introduces the word 'mahilig,' which is used to express fondness or enjoyment of an activity, hobby, or thing. It also demonstrates how to form sentences using 'mahilig' with objects and actions.

Key Vocabulary:

"Mahilig" - Fond of / Enjoy

"Sa" - To / In / On

"Pagkain" - Food

"Musika" - Music

"Aklat" - Books

"Laro" - Games

"Paglalakbay" - Travel

"Kanta" - Songs

"Pelikula" - Movies

"Palaro" - Sports

Other Useful Variations:

Mahilig ako sa pagkain.

I am fond of food.

Mahilig siya sa musika.

He/She enjoys music.

Mahilig kami sa paglalakbay.

We enjoy traveling.

Mahilig ako sa pelikula.

I am fond of movies.

Mahilig sila sa laro.

They enjoy games.

Mahilig tayo sa kanta.

We (including you) enjoy songs.

Mahilig siya sa aklat.

He/She enjoys books.

Mahilig ako sa palaro.

I enjoy sports.

Mahilig sila sa pagkain sa labas.

They enjoy eating out.

Mahilig kami sa pelikula at kanta.

We enjoy movies and songs.

Take the Quiz

The word for 'fond of' is 'mahilig.' How would you say 'We (inclusive) enjoy songs'?

Click the correct words from below:

mahilig
tayo
sa
kanta
pagkain
musika
pelikula
laro

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