Valentine’s Day in the Philippines is sweet, romantic, and very Pinoy — red roses sold at every street corner, heart‑shaped balloons floating in malls, couples taking selfies at sunset spots, the nervous excitement of giving chocolates or love letters, and the classic “I love you” whispered (or shouted) in Tagalog. It’s a mix of global romance and local traditions: flowers from the palengke, handwritten notes tucked into baon, dinner dates at carinderias or Jollibee, and lots of kilig shared with family and friends who tease, “Uy, may date ka ba?” These words help you express love, plan a date, buy gifts, or talk about Valentine’s feelings in natural, heartfelt Tagalog — whether you’re confessing, celebrating with your partner, or just enjoying the season with family.
This guide focuses on practical, romantic Tagalog vocabulary and phrases for Valentine’s Day — short, sweet, and easy to use in texts, conversations, cards, or when shopping for gifts. Perfect for beginners, heritage learners, couples, teens, or anyone wanting to add Pinoy warmth to February 14.
❤️ Love & Romance Core Words
Pag‑ibig – Love
Deep, romantic or familial love.
Mahal kita – I love you
The classic, direct confession.
Mahal mo ba ako? – Do you love me?
Sweet (or nervous) question.
Kilig – Kilig
Butterflies/giddiness from romance.
Date – Date
Romantic outing or meet‑up.
Boyfriend – Boyfriend / kasintahan
Boyfriend.
Girlfriend – Girlfriend / kasintahan
Girlfriend.
Puso – Heart
Symbol of love.
Rosas – Rose
Red rose — the ultimate Valentine gift.
Tsokolate – Chocolate
Boxed chocolates or heart‑shaped treats.
Example love phrases
Tagalog: “Mahal kita sobra.”
English: “I love you so much.”
Tagalog: “Kilig na kilig ako sa’yo.”
English: “You give me so many butterflies.”
Tagalog: “Mag‑date tayo sa Valentine’s Day?”
English: “Let’s go on a date for Valentine’s Day?”
Tagalog: “May rosas at tsokolate ako para sa’yo.”
English: “I have roses and chocolates for you.”
Tagalog: “Puso ko para sa’yo lang.”
English: “My heart is only for you.”
🎁 Gifts & Valentine’s Items
Regalo – Gift
General present for Valentine’s.
Pasalubong – Pasalubong
Small gift brought back from a trip/date.
Teddy bear – Teddy bear
Classic stuffed toy.
Palumpon ng bulaklak – Flower bouquet
Usually roses.
Greeting card – Card ng pagbati
Card with a love message.
Liham ng pag‑ibig – Love letter
Handwritten note of feelings.
Lobo – Balloon
Heart‑shaped balloons.
Pabango – Perfume
Romantic gift.
Alahas – Jewelry
Necklace, bracelet, or ring.
Kandila – Candle
Scented candle for romantic dinner.
Example gift phrases
Tagalog: “Ito po ang regalo ko para sa Valentine’s.”
English: “This is my gift for Valentine’s.”
Tagalog: “May love letter ako para sa’yo.”
English: “I have a love letter for you.”
Tagalog: “Gusto mo ba ng palumpon ng rosas?”
English: “Do you want a bouquet of roses?”
Tagalog: “Bumili ako ng teddy bear at tsokolate.”
English: “I bought a teddy bear and chocolates.”
Tagalog: “Ang ganda ng lobo na hugis puso!”
English: “The heart‑shaped balloon is so pretty!”
💬 Romantic & Sweet Phrases
Miss kita – I miss you
Missing someone special.
Kinikilig ako – I’m feeling kilig
Excited and giddy.
Mag‑date tayo – Let’s go on a date
Casual invitation.
Maligayang Araw ng mga Puso – Happy Valentine’s Day
Full greeting.
Mahal kita magpakailanman – I love you forever
Eternal promise.
Ikaw ang lahat sa akin – You’re my everything
Deep romantic expression.
Maging akin ka – Be mine
Classic Valentine ask.
Magpakailanman – Forever
For always.
Sweetheart / mahal – Sweetheart
Term of endearment.
Yakap – Hug
Warm embrace.
Example romantic phrases
Tagalog: “Miss kita kahit magkaiba tayo ng lugar.”
English: “I miss you even if we’re far apart.”
Tagalog: “Kinikilig ako kapag nakikita kita.”
English: “I get butterflies when I see you.”
Tagalog: “Mag‑date tayo sa Valentine’s Day?”
English: “Let’s go on a date for Valentine’s Day?”
Tagalog: “Maligayang Araw ng mga Puso, mahal ko!”
English: “Happy Valentine’s Day, my love!”
Tagalog: “Yakap kita kahit malayo ka.”
English: “I’m hugging you even if you’re far.”
Conclusion
Maraming salamat for exploring Tagalog words for Valentine’s Day romance and celebrations. These words — pag‑ibig, mahal kita, kilig, regalo, rosas — capture the sweet, heartfelt, Pinoy way of loving and celebrating February 14 and make expressing feelings feel natural and warm.
Paalam for now — see you in the next Tagalog adventure. ❤️🌹💌