Importante kaayo ang akong pamilya sa akong kinabuhi

My family holds a very important place in my life

Pronunciation

eem-pohr-TAHN-teh kah-AH-yoh ahng AH-kohng pah-MEEL-yah sah AH-kohng kee-nah-BOO-hee (approximately)

Word by word

importante kaayo = very important
ang akong pamilya = my family
sa akong kinabuhi = in my life

Meaning and context

This directly expresses the great value that family has in the life of the speaker. It can be used to acknowledge that family bonds are an essential part of personal priorities, identity, and well-being.