Mahal
Urdu palace word
Mahal is a word borrowed from several languages with distinct meanings.
From Hindi-Urdu, a mahal is a palace or grand building—the Taj Mahal being the famous example.
From Filipino (Tagalog), mahal means love or expensive, often seen in declarations of affection: Mahal kita (I love you).
Context usually clarifies which sense applies.
Affectionate name for beloved
- endearmentAffectionate word or phrase
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- cherishValue with deep affection
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
beloved · darling · treasure · adore · caring · heart · romance · dear
sweetheart
Affectionate name for beloved
- endearmentAffectionate word or phrase
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- cherishValue with deep affection
affection · beloved · darling · treasure · adore · caring · heart · romance · dear · precious
fortress
Heavily defended military structure
Agra · royal · architecture · dome · minaret · garden · monument · emperor · Shah Jahan · mausoleum
costly
High in price
high-end · overpriced · valuable · worth · price · afford · budget · splurge · extravagant · exclusive
Mahalpoorhouse
Shelter for the destitute
workhouse · slum dwelling · servants' quarters · cardboard box · refugee camp
- Taj MahalMarble mausoleum in Agra