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?