Ikaw ang tawo nga gusto nakong ampingan

You are someone I want to take care of

Pronunciation

EE-kow ahng TAH-woh ngah GOOS-toh NAH-kong AHM-ping-ahn

Word by word

ikaw = you
ang tawo = the person
nga = who or that
gusto nakong = I want
ampingan = to care for or protect

Meaning and context

A tender expression conveying a sincere desire to look after someone and treat them thoughtfully. It can be romantic, familial, or friendly; care here means support, protection, and affection rather than control.