Kiligin (en. Thrill)

/kiˈliɡin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The feeling of joy or pleasure arising from a delightful experience or event.
She was smiling while feeling thrilled by the sweet messages she received from her loved one.
Nakangiti siya habang kinikilig sa mga sweet na mensahe na natanggap mula sa kanyang mahal sa buhay.
The feeling of being in love or sometimes associated with emotion.
She is thrilled with joy every time she remembers their first meeting.
Kinikilig siya sa tuwa sa tuwing naaalaala ang una nilang pagkikita.

Etymology

The term 'kiligin' is derived from the Tagalog root 'kilig' which means 'feeling of thrill or excitement'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I feel thrilled
I am experiencing great joy or delight.
Kinakilig ako

Related Words

kilig
A feeling of happiness or sometimes desire resulting from romantic situations.
kilig

Slang Meanings

Excited or thrilled due to a romantic situation.
I was thrilled when I saw him.
Kiligin na kilig ako nung nakita ko siya.
Like having butterflies in the stomach because of a crush.
Every time I'm with him, I'm so happy, I'm really thrilled!
Tuwing kasama ko siya, ang saya saya, kilig na kilig ako!
Feeling like a couple is being sweet to each other.
The two were so sweet in the park, it's like there was no one else.
Ang kilig ng dalawa sa park, parang walang ibang tao.
When something special happens in a relationship.
When he proposed to me, I was super thrilled!
Yung nag-propose siya sa akin, sobrang kilig!