Hiligmakalupa (en. Earthly desire)

/hiliɡmaˈkalupa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Discussion about desires or interests that are material or earthly.

His earthly desire motivated him to work hard.

Ang kanyang hiligmakalupa ay nagudyok sa kanya na magtrabaho ng mabuti.

Attraction to physical or worldly things.

A person's earthly desire often leads to misunderstandings.

Ang hiligmakalupa ng tao ay madalas na nagiging sanhi ng hindi pagkakaunawaan.

Derived from the word 'hilig' meaning 'liking' and 'makalupa' meaning 'earthly' or 'worldly'.

earthly desires of a person

Human desires focused on material things.

hiligmakalupa ng tao

enticement

Having interest or liking towards something.

pakaingganyo

Favorite on the ground

The kids love to play on the ground, that's why they're always playing outside.

Hilig na hilig makalupa ang mga bata, kaya palagi silang naglalaro sa labas.

Fond of nature

They really love nature photos, that's why the group is always all about the outdoors.

Mahilig talaga sa mga pollingafi ng mga 'ganda ng kalikasan' kaya laging hiligmakalupa ang tropa.

Always outside

Mark is always out and about; he doesn't want to be stuck at home.

Taga-hiligmakalupa itong si Mark, eh kasi ayaw niyang maging stuck sa bahay.