Hilig (en. Preference)

/hi-lig/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A strong inclination or penchant for something or an activity.

I have a preference for reading novels.

May hilig ako sa pagbabasa ng mga nobela.

An innate tendency or involvement in a particular thing.

His liking for music started when he was young.

Ang kanyang hilig sa musika ay nagsimula ng bata pa siya.

Tagalog word

My preference is

Indicates something that is highly desired to do or watch.

Hilig ko ang

to favor

Verb that means to embrace something with great fondness.

hiligin

favorite

Something that is greatly liked or chosen by a person.

paborito

I like Moira's new song.

Hilig ko yung bagong kanta ni Moira.

Favorite

That's enough, I want that, that's my favorite.

Tama na, gusto ko na yan, hilig ko na yan.

Interested

Are you into basketball? You seem excited.

Hilig mo ba ang basketball? Mukhang excited ka ah.

Passion

He's serious about his passion for art.

Seryoso siya sa hilig niya sa art.