Kerida (en. Mistress)

/keˈɾida/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A woman who has a boyfriend or a relationship that is not married.

She is the mistress of her boss.

Siya ang kerida ng kanyang amo.

A person chosen or taken as a companion in a secret relationship.

He admitted that he has a mistress to his wife.

Ipinagtapat niya na siya ay may kerida sa kanyang asawa.

Derived from the word 'keri' meaning 'beloved' or 'loved one'.

Having a mistress

Having a secret relationship with someone.

May kerida

mister

The man who is the partner or has a relationship with the mistress.

mister

a fling or unofficial relationship

She's just my kerida now because I don't have time for my girlfriend.

Siya na lang ang kerida ko ngayon, kasi wala na akong time sa girlfriend ko.

a secretly loved one

You know, I have a kerida that my wife doesn't know about.

Alam mo, may kerida ako na di alam ng misis ko.

alternative romantic partner

There are too many kerida around, so be careful.

Dami nang kerida sa paligid, kaya ingat ka.