EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
enchanting, captivating, fascinating...
giggle, suppressed laugh...
dust...
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FIL: Lubhang kaakit-akit, kahali-halina, o nakamamangha na may kakayahang umagaw ng buong atensyon at damdamin.
EN: enchanting, captivating, fascinating
That feeling when you see your ultimate crush. Or when you watch a sunset at a perfect beach. It's the 'wow factor' turned up to 11. It's so beautiful or interesting that it makes you stop scrolling your phone. That's 'kabigha-bighani'.
From ka- + bighani (reduplicated), a form of intensification meaning 'very enchanting'.
ROOT MEANING: charm, fascination, enchantment
A very expressive and somewhat poetic word. The reduplication of 'bighani' intensifies the meaning.
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🇵🇭 Kabigha-bighani ang tanawin mula sa tuktok ng bundok.
🇺🇸 The view from the top of the mountain is enchanting.
🇵🇭 Mayroon siyang kabigha-bighani na ngiti.
🇺🇸 She has a captivating smile.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.