Kasintahan (en. Paramour)

ka-sin-ta-han

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person regarded as a special lover, often occurring within the context of a romantic relationship.
He is my paramour and we are always happy together.
Siya ang aking kasintahan at lagi kaming masaya kapag magkasama.
A person who has a romantic relationship with another person.
Her paramour studied abroad for a year.
Ang kanyang kasintahan ay nag-aral sa ibang bansa sa loob ng isang taon.
A terminology used to describe a loved one or the most beloved person.
He introduced me to his beloved on his birthday.
Ipinakilala niya ako sa kanyang kasintahan sa kanyang kaarawan.

Etymology

root word: 'sintahan' meaning loved or beloved

Common Phrases and Expressions

I am your lover
Ako ang iyong kasintahan
Kasintahan kita
She is my sweetheart
Siya ang aking sweetheart
Siya ang aking kasintahan

Related Words

love
A deep feeling of affection or love for someone.
pag-ibig
romance
A story or situation relating to love or romantic relationships.
romansa

Slang Meanings

brother / sister (because they're in love)
They’re so sweet to each other, like they’re already a couple.
Sobrang sweet nila sa isa't isa, parang mga kasintahan na.
babe (an informal term of endearment)
He's my babe, he's my boyfriend.
Siya ang babe ko, kasintahan ko siya.
partner (significant other)
We went on a date last night because it was our anniversary with my partner.
Nag-date kami kagabi kasi yun ang anniversary namin ng jowa ko.
frequent partner or special someone
Even though we haven’t seen each other for a long time, he’s still a favorite in my heart.
Kahit matagal na kaming hindi nagkita, suki pa rin siya sa puso ko.