Kilig (en. Thrill)

ki-lig

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An emotion caused by amusement or joy, often felt in romantic situations.

I felt a thrill when I saw him for the first time.

Naramdaman ko ang kilig nang makita ko siya sa unang pagkakataon.

The emergence of positive feelings related to love or affection towards someone.

His messages bring a thrill to my heart.

Ang kanyang mga mensahe ay nagdadala ng kilig sa aking puso.

Often used to describe the feeling of admiration or attraction towards a person or situation.

I always feel a thrill whenever I'm with him.

Palagi akong nakakaramdam ng kilig tuwing kasama ko siya.

Smiling in thrill

Appearing happy or pleased because of excitement.

Nakangiti sa kilig

Thrilled to the core

Extremely happy or emotional because of excitement.

Kilig na kilig

admiration

A feeling of high regard or admiration for a person.

paghanga

love

A deep feeling of love for someone.

pag-ibig

Tendency to feel butterflies in the stomach, usually because of romantic excitement.

When I woke up, I felt so giddy because of him.

Yung pagising ko, kakakilig ng feeling ko sa kanya.

Overwhelming joy or excitement, often related to love or crushes.

When I saw him, I was so giddy; it felt like I knew he was the one!

Nung makita ko siya, grabe ang kilig ko, parang alam ko na siya na!

Expressions of joy or glee, particularly in the context of romantic gestures.

Every time he texts me, I get so excited!

Tuwing nagte-text siya, ang laki ng kilig ko!