Idating (en. Dating)

i-dating

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of getting to know and building a relationship with another person through outings or meetings.
Dating is important to get to know each other's interests.
Ang idating ay mahalaga upang makilala ang interes ng bawat isa.
An activity where two people go out together for romantic or social purposes.
When they were dating, they had the opportunity to talk in depth.
Nang nag-idating sila, nagkaroon sila ng pagkakataong mag-usap ng masinsinan.

Etymology

Foreign word 'dating' referring to meeting or getting to know others.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dating
Activity done by people to get to know each other.
nag-iidating
first date
The first meeting of two people who are interested in each other.
unang date

Related Words

romance
A term referring to the romantic principle created by a friendship that is more than just friendship.
romansa
friend
A person who has a special connection with another, often stemming from friendship.
kaibigan

Slang Meanings

Dating like there's no commitment
They're together, but they're not acting serious, it's like just idating.
Sila na, pero hindi naman sila nag-iinarte, parang idating lang.
Smooth dating
Their idating is great, they went hiking together on the mountain.
Ang ganda ng kanilang idating, sabay silang nag-hiking sa bundok.
Show-off kind of dating
Even if they're not official, they're still idating to show off.
Kahit hindi sila official, nag-iidating pa rin sila para magpakitang gilas.