Kinagigiliwan (en. Beloved)

/ki-na-gi-gi-li-wan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person or thing that is greatly loved or valued.

She is the beloved of everyone at school.

Siya ang kinagigiliwan ng lahat sa paaralan.

verb

Indicates the act of showing affection or love for a person or thing.

I cherish the artworks of Van Gogh.

Kinagigiliwan ko ang mga gawa ng sining ni Van Gogh.

derived from the root 'giliw' which means 'beloved' or 'dear'.

beloved pet

a pet or animal that is greatly loved.

kinagigiliwang alaga

beloved

Term that means 'dear' or 'beloved one'.

giliw

favorite

I really love that new series we're watching.

Sobrang kinagigiliwan ko yung bagong series na pinapanood namin.

can't help but love

He really loves his ex, even though he's so annoyed with her.

Kinagigiliwan niya talaga yung ex niya, kahit na inis na inis siya sa kanya.

really like

I really like the new food at that restaurant!

Kinagigiliwan ko yung bagong pagkain sa restaurant na yan!