EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to be able to court; to be able to woo...
mistress, the other woman...
sidewalk, pavement...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/ma-ka-pag-LI-gaw/
FIL: Magkaroon ng kakayahan o pagkakataong manuyo o mamanhikan sa isang tao upang hingin ang pag-ibig nito.
EN: to be able to court; to be able to woo
Before DMs, there was 'panliligaw'. This is the ability to finally start the whole process of courting someone—bringing flowers, serenading (harana), or in today's world, sending good morning texts and G-Cash. "Kailan ka kaya magkakalakas ng loob na makapagligaw kay crush?"
maka- (ability) + pag- (action prefix) + ligaw (courtship)
ROOT MEANING: courtship; wooing
The pronunciation stress on 'LI' often distinguishes it from its homonym meaning 'to mislead'. Refers to the act of romantic pursuit.
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🇵🇭 Hindi pa siya handang makapagligaw dahil sa pag-aaral.
🇺🇸 He is not yet ready to be able to court anyone because of his studies.
🇵🇭 Sana makapagligaw ako sa kanya bago siya umalis papuntang probinsya.
🇺🇸 I hope I can get to court her before she leaves for the province.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.