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    Kagustuhan (en. Desire)

    ka-gu-stu-han

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A strong wish or desire to achieve or possess something.
    His desire is to finish his studies.
    Ang kanyang kagustuhan ay makapagtapos ng pag-aaral.
    Expressed need or effort to do something.
    The town's desire is for peace.
    Ang kagustuhan ng bayan ay para sa kapayapaan.
    Articulation of personal interest or goal.
    His desire is to build a business.
    Ang kanyang kagustuhan ay bumuo ng isang negosyo.

    Etymology

    gusto + -han

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    desire of the heart
    The true wish or goal in life.
    kagustuhan ng puso

    Related Words

    like
    A simpler expression of desire or wish.
    gusto
    longing
    Deep feeling of desire, often related to longing or yearning.
    pagnanasa

    Slang Meanings

    desire or preference
    No matter what I do, I still can't meet my friends' desires.
    Kahit anong gawin ko, hindi ko pa rin makuha ang kagustuhan ng mga kaibigan ko.
    hobby or favorite
    My preference for shows is comedies and romances.
    Ang kagustuhan ko sa mga palabas ay mga comedy at romance.
    need or necessity
    My desires are different from my needs.
    Iba ang kagustuhan ko sa pangangailangan ko.