Asintahin (en. To love deeply or to deeply desire)
/asiˈn.tah.in/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to have a deep desire or love for someone.
He often longs for his parents even if they are far away.
Madalas niyang asintahin ang kanyang mga magulang kahit na malayo sila.
A verb that describes a feeling of excitement and affection for a person or thing.
You should deeply desire your dreams and not give up.
Asintahin mo ang iyong mga pangarap at huwag sumuko.
Etymology
The word 'asintahin' is derived from the root word 'sinta' which means love or desire, combined with the preposition 'a' and the suffix '-hin'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
he/she is the one my heart longs for
he/she is the special person who is important to me
siya ang asintahin ng aking puso
long for your dreams
have a deep desire for your life goals
asintahin mo ang iyong mga pangarap
Related Words
sinta
Means love or beloved.
sinta
desire
A strong wish or longing to achieve something.
pagnanais
Slang Meanings
A term for someone who is very caring or attentive.
She really is an asintahin when it comes to the kids; they're always well taken care of.
Siya talaga, asintahin siya sa mga bata, lagi silang nababantayan.
A slang term referring to someone who overly cares for others, almost excessively.
Don't be such an asintahin; it seems like there’s no one else around.
Huwag ka nang maging asintahin, para namang wala nang ibang tao sa paligid.