Nalipay kaayo ko nga anaa mo sa akong kinabuhi

I am so glad to have you in my life

Pronunciation

nah-LEE-pie kah-AH-yoh koh ngah ah-NAH-ah moh sah AH-kong kee-nah-BOO-hee (approximately)

Word by word

nalipay kaayo ko = I am very happy or very glad
nga = that, grammatical linker
anaa mo = you are there or present, plural
sa akong kinabuhi = in my life

Meaning and context

This is an affectionate expression of gratitude addressed to several people. It communicates that their presence brings joy and value to the life of the speaker. It is suitable for relatives, friends, or any group of loved ones, and “mo” clearly preserves the plural meaning.