Ilig (en. Bless)
/iˈliɡ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of blessing or endowing a person or thing with goodness.
Her blessing on the children seems to bring joy to their hearts.
Ang kanyang ilig sa mga bata ay tila nagdadala ng saya sa kanilang mga puso.
A kind of spiritual endowment that brings protection and comfort.
The blessing of his mother made him stronger despite the hardships.
Ang ilig ng kanyang ina ay naging dahilan upang siya'y lumakas sa kabila ng hirap.
verb
The action of giving blessings and giving grace.
Every day he blesses his children with good lessons.
Araw-araw ay ilig niya ang kanyang mga anak ng magagandang aral.
Etymology
Originates from the root word 'linig' meaning flow or response to something.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Blessing of God
Refers to the blessings from God.
Ilig ng Diyos
Related Words
blessing
The act of receiving or giving good things or grace.
pagpapala
Slang Meanings
heavy flow of blood
Wow, I'm in so much pain right now, I feel like I'm going crazy.
Grabe, ilig ako sa sakit ngayon, parang mababaliw na ako.
stomach ache
Sometimes when I have strong cramps, my stomach hurts.
Minsan kasi pag ma-ilog ako, masakit sa tiyan.
heavy menstruation
The doctor said it's normal to have heavy flow on the first day of your period.
Sabi ng doktor, normal lang na mag-ilig sa unang araw ng regla.