Hagkan (en. Kiss)
/hˈaɡkan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action meaning to kiss.
Kiss me on the cheek as a greeting.
Hagkan mo ako sa pisngi bilang pagbati.
Touching with the lips as a sign of love or respect.
Kiss your mother on her birthday.
Hagkan mo ang iyong ina sa araw ng kanyang kaarawan.
To perform a pleasurable or supportive action in interaction.
Sometimes, children kiss to persuade their parents.
Minsan, ang mga bata ay humahagkan upang mahikayat ang kanilang mga magulang.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'haga' meaning 'kiss'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Kiss me
A request to kiss someone.
Hagkan mo ako
Gave a kiss
Gave a kiss as a sign of love or respect.
Nagbigay ng hagkan
Related Words
kissing
The act of kissing.
paghalik
place to kiss
A place or area where kissing takes place.
hagkanan
Slang Meanings
kiss on the cheek as a greeting
Of course, just give her a kiss on the cheek when you arrive, like 'hey, how are you!'
Siyempre, hagkan mo na lang siya pagdating mo, parang 'uy, kamusta!'
kissing game
We played a kissing game at the party, it was really fun!
Naglaro kami ng hagkan sa party, ang saya talaga!
quick kiss
He gave a quick kiss before leaving.
Nagbigay siya ng hagkan bago siya umalis.