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Higala

Friend

Pronunciation: higala

Higala nako siya.

He or she is my friend.

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Higala

Friend

higala

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higala sa kinabuhi

phrase

friend for life

hee-GAH-lah sa kee-nah-BOO-hee

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maayong higala

phrase

good friend

mah-AH-yong hee-GAH-lah

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mag higalaay

phrase

to be friends

mag hee-gah-LAH-ay

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pangita ug higala

phrase

look for a friend

pang-NEE-tah oog hee-GAH-lah

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suod nga higala

phrase

close friend

SOO-od ngah hee-GAH-lah

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Maayong buntag

Good morning

Pronunciation: ma-A-yong BUN-tag

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Maayong buntag, amigo!

Good morning, friend!

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