Kumilig (en. To thrill)

ku-mi-lig

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of someone doing something that causes thrill.
My heart thrilled when I saw him.
Kumilig ang puso ko nang makita ko siya.
To feel happy or delighted in a situation due to liking.
She thrilled with joy upon receiving his letter.
Kumilig siya sa tuwa ng makatanggap ng kanyang liham.
An emotion that causes surprise or happiness.
His parents thrilled at his success.
Kumilig ang kanyang mga magulang sa kanyang tagumpay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I thrilled behind him.
I felt thrill in his presence.
Kumilig ako sa likod niya.
The eyes are sparkling or glittering with thrill.
It shows the feelings brought by thrill.
Nagniningning ang mga mata o kumikislap sa kilig.

Related Words

thrill
A feeling of intense happiness or joy, usually caused by love or attraction.
kilig
very happy
A feeling of extreme joy or happiness.
tuwang-tuwa

Slang Meanings

trembled with excitement or joy
Wow, their moments made me really thrilled with happiness!
Grabe 'yung mga moments nila, talagang kumilig ako sa saya!
very sweet or romantic
What he did for their surprise date made me totally giddy!
'Yung ginawa niyang surprise date para sa kanya, sobrang kumilig talaga ako!
pulled the heart with excitement
When he said 'I love you', I got all giddy and it's like he pulled my heart!
Yung sinabi niya na 'I love you', kumilig ako at parang hinugot ang puso ko!