Kinahihibangan (en. Infatuation)

ki-na-hi-hi-bang-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of madness or passion caused by excessive feelings.
Her infatuation with music seems to border on madness.
Ang kanyang kinahihibangan sa musika ay tila nagiging pagkabaliw.
A condition of excessive liking that becomes unreasonable.
The infatuation of people with celebrity culture has become abnormal.
Ang kinahihibangan ng mga tao sa celebrity culture ay hindi na normal.
Being crazy or overly infatuated with a person or thing.
I cannot understand why his infatuation with his idol is this extreme.
Hindi ko maunawaan kung bakit ang kinahihibangan niya sa kanyang idolo ay ganito kalubha.

Etymology

The word 'kinahihibangan' originates from the root word 'hibang', meaning to be lost in one's senses or excessively fond.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the obsession of the town
A thing or person that is excessively adored or is the center of attention for many.
kinahihibangan ng bayan
in madness
To have excessive feelings or overzealousness for something.
nasa kahibangan

Related Words

crazy
A state of losing sanity or having unreasonable thoughts.
hibang
love
A deep emotion that may lead to infatuation.
pag-ibig

Slang Meanings

extreme joy or euphoria
When I talked to her, I felt like I was really ecstatic with happiness!
Nung nakausap ko siya, parang kinahihibangan na ako sa sobrang saya!
hooked or obsessive
I'm really addicted to this new game, I can't get it out of my mind!
Kinahihibangan ko na talaga ang bagong laro na ito, hindi ko na maalis sa isip ko!
loved excessively
She's so adored by her family, it's like a Friday celebration for them!
Sobra siyang kinahihibangan ng pamilya niya, parang siyang biyernes na kasiyahan sa kanila!