Kahumalingan (en. Fascination)

ka-hu-ma-ling-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A strong interest or fascination for something or someone.
His fascination with music led him to become a famous musician.
Ang kanyang kahumalingan sa musika ay nagpangyari sa kanya na maging isang sikat na musikero.
The feeling of desire or preference for a particular activity.
Her fascination with reading started when she was young.
Ang kahumalingan niya sa pagbabasa ay nagsimula noong siya'y bata pa.
A type of attraction or enchantment.
The fascination with art inspired many.
Ang kahumalingan sa sining ay nagbigay inspirasyon sa marami.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Because of his/her fascination
A statement expressing the reason for liking or interest in something.
Dahil sa kanyang kahumalingan

Related Words

fascinate
The state of having a deep interest or enchantment with something or someone.
humaling
interested
A person who has a deep interest in something or an activity.
interesado

Slang Meanings

Always thinking about or focused on something.
His obsession is dragons so all his pictures are dragons.
Kahumalingan niya ang mga dragons kaya't lahat ng litrato niya ay mga dragon.
Having an excessive interest or liking.
Her obsession with K-Pop has reached the point where all her posters cover the wall with idols.
Ang kahumalingan niya sa K-Pop ay umabot na sa punto na lahat ng posters niya ay pader na puno ng mga idolo.
An uncontrollable craving.
His obsession with video games is so intense that he disregards other chores.
Yung kahumalingan niya sa video games, balewala na sa kanya ang ibang gawain.