Iliw (en. Yearning)

/ˈiliw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A strong desire or feeling of longing for a person, thing, or place.

There is a deep yearning with his departure from the town.

May dalang iliw ang kanyang pag-alis sa bayan.

An emotion that describes the feeling of sorrow or sadness due to loss.

He felt a deep longing at his departure.

Naramdaman niya ang matinding iliw sa kanyang pag-lisan.

Tagalog

yearning love

A love filled with deep desire and sweetness

iliw na pag-ibig

fascination

A deep admiration or interest in a person or thing.

kinahuhumalingan

someone you like or a crush

Who is your crush in school?

Sino bang iliw mo sa school?

someone you dream of being with

He's the one I like, I always think about him.

Siya yung iliw ko, lagi ko siyang iniisip.

when there's a feeling of excitement or butterflies

When I'm with him, I'm so happy because he's my crush!

Kapag kasama ko siya, ang saya saya, kasi siya 'yung iliw ko!