Balunglugod (en. Deep affection)
ba-lung-lu-god
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A kind of avid love or desire.
His sweetness was seen in his eyes.
Ang kanyang balunglugod ay nakikita sa kanyang mga mata.
Deep feelings of attraction or desire for a person.
She enjoyed her teacher that she could not admit.
May balunglugod siya sa kanyang guro na hindi niya maamin.
Love characterized by acceptance and understanding.
That sweetness is the result of long friendship.
Ang balunglugod na iyon ay bunga ng matagal na pagkakaibigan.
Etymology
The term 'balunglugod' comes from the words 'balung' (to swing) and 'lugod' which refer to various forms of love or affection.
Common Phrases and Expressions
heartfelt affection
Deep emotion or feeling coming from the heart.
balunglugod ng puso
affection towards a person
A deep love or attraction towards a particular person.
balunglugod sa isang tao
Related Words
love
A broad concept of affection that encompasses various forms, from friendship to romantic desire.
pag-ibig
thrill
A sensation of joy or happiness felt due to an attractive person or situation.
kilig
Slang Meanings
full of gossip or stories
Our group is so balunglugod, we're just talking about rumors!
Sobrang balunglugod ang grupo namin, puro chismis lang ang pinag-uusapan!
seems real, but is not true
I thought that balunglugod was true news, but it turned out to be fake news.
Akala ko totoong balunglugod yung balita, pero fake news pala.