Kalihaman (en. Affinity)

/kaliˈhaman/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A relationship or connection between two or more individuals.

The family members have a deep affinity.

May malalim na kalihaman ang mga magkakapamilya.

The state of being connected or similar.

The affinity of their interests opened opportunities for collaboration.

Ang kalihaman ng kanilang mga interes ay nagbukas ng pagkakataon para sa kolaborasyon.

Derived from the words 'kali' and 'haman'

affinity of mind

The similarity of opinions and perspectives.

kalihaman ng isip

signaling

The process of expressing relationships through symbols or signals.

paghuhudyat

Companion or partner with a romantic relationship

Of course, I'm bringing my partner to the party later.

Siyempre, dadalhin ko ang kalihaman ko sa party mamaya.

Best friend or close friend who feels like family

He's the one I turn to for all my problems.

Siya na ang kalihaman ko sa lahat ng mga problema ko.

Someone with a special connection or relationship, even if not romantic

We're friends, but we also treat each other like partners.

Magkakaibigan kami, pero parang kalihaman na din ang turingan namin.