Jowa (en. Boyfriend/girlfriend)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who is in a romantic relationship.

He has a younger boyfriend/girlfriend.

May jowa na siya na mas bata sa kanya.

A term used by youth to refer to their partner.

My boyfriend/girlfriend always accompanies me on outings.

Ang jowa ko ay kasama ko lagi sa mga lakad.

From the word 'sibling' in a younger language.

No boyfriend/girlfriend, no fun

There's no joy without a partner.

Walang jowa, walang saya

So and so has a boyfriend/girlfriend

So and so already has a partner.

May jowa na si ganito

inquiry

The process of asking about the relationship status.

pagtatanong

dating

The activity of going out with someone.

pakikipag-date

Boyfriend/Girlfriend - Relo (relationship)

Nothing beats the joy of being with your partner in everything.

Walang tatalo sa saya kapag kasama mo ang jowa mo sa d lahat.

Siyota - informal term for a partner, often used playfully

Here comes my partner, let's go!

Nandiyan na ang siyota ko, tara na!

Karelasyon - literally means 'with a relationship', a playful term

We have so much fun, my partner and I on trips!

Ang saya-saya ng jowa namin sa mga trip!