dear (EN)
pang-uri, pangngalan, pandamdam

pang-uri “dear”

dear, dearer, dearest
  1. minamahal
    My dear grandmother always has a warm hug for me when I visit.
  2. maalalahanin
    It was so dear of you to help me move into my new apartment.
  3. mapagmahal
    The couple shared a dear look that spoke volumes about their deep connection.
  4. pinahahalagahan
    This necklace is very dear to me; it belonged to my mother.
  5. ginoo/ginang (kapag lalaki/babae, sa pagsulat ng liham)
    Dear Mr. Thompson, I am writing to inform you of the upcoming changes to our policy.
  6. mahal (sa pagtawag sa taong malapit sa iyo)
    My dear colleague, thank you for your unwavering support during the project.
  7. mahal (ngunit may tonong mapanuya o sarkastiko)
    My dear lady, I suggest you reconsider your stance on this matter.
  8. mahal (sa konteksto ng presyo)
    Renting a flat in the city center has become incredibly dear these days.

pangngalan “dear”

sg. dear, pl. dears or uncountable
  1. mahal (sa konteksto ng pagiging matamis at maalaga)
    Grandma is the dear of our family, always ready with cookies and stories.
  2. mahal (sa konteksto ng pagmamahal ng isang tao)
    He lost his dear in a tragic accident and has been heartbroken ever since.
  3. irog
    "Could you help me with this crossword puzzle, dear?" asked the husband to his wife.

pandamdam “dear”

dear
  1. ay naku!
    "Oh dear, I seem to have forgotten my keys at home," she exclaimed.