Nalipay ko nga naa ka sa akong kinabuhi

I am glad to have you in my life

Pronunciation

nah-LEE-pie koh ngah NAH-ah kah sah ah-KOHNG kee-nah-BOO-hee

Word by word

nalipay ko = I am glad or happy
nga = that
naa ka = you are present
sa akong = in my
kinabuhi = life

Meaning and context

A warm expression of happiness and gratitude for the presence of someone important. It can be said to a partner, relative, or close friend to acknowledge how much better life feels because of that person.