Gihigugma tika

I love you

Pronunciation

gee-hee-GOOG-mah tee-KAH (approximately; the h is lightly aspirated)

Word by word

gihigugma = love or care for deeply
tika = you, the person being addressed

Meaning and context

This is a direct and sincere declaration of love in Bisaya (Cebuano). It is used mainly in romantic contexts, although it can also express deep love for someone close depending on the situation.