Matahom kong palangga

My beautiful love

Pronunciation

mah-tah-HOHM kong pah-LAHNG-gah (approximately)

Word by word

matahom = beautiful, lovely, or charming
kong = my; links the description to the term of endearment
palangga = beloved, love, or darling

Meaning and context

This is a romantic and poetic term of endearment for a loved person that highlights their beauty or charm. “Palangga” can mean “beloved,” “love,” or “darling,” so the expression can be used without depending on the gender of the person addressed.