Kinikilingan (en. Favored)

ki-ni-ki-li-ngan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The condition of having favor or sympathy for a person or group.
The teacher has favoritism towards the diligent students.
May kinikilingan ang guro sa mga estudyanteng masisipag.
The process of identifying something that is favored more than others.
His decision is based on favoritism, making it seem unfair.
Ang kanyang desisyon ay batay sa kinikilingan, kaya tila hindi patas.

Etymology

root word: kinikilala

Common Phrases and Expressions

favored by chance
a situation where there is favor towards a person or group
kinikilingan ng pagkakataon

Related Words

favor
Something that is preferred or favored.
pabor
bias
An attitude that leads to inequality in judgment.
bias

Slang Meanings

Favoring
Are you favoring Mark over John?
Kinikilingan mo ba si Mark kaysa kay John?
Has favorites
He favors the difficult things.
Kinikilingan niya yung mga bagay na mahihirap.
Bias
Why do you seem to favor him in the discussion?
Bakit parang kinikilingan mo siya sa usapan?