Langisan (en. Kiss)

laŋiˈsan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A touch of the lips on another person or object as a sign of love or friendship.

He gave a kiss to his wife.

Nagbigay siya ng langisan sa kanyang asawa.

A symbol of love or regard.

The kiss is a tradition in their culture during celebrations.

Ang langisan ay isang tradisyon sa kanilang kultura tuwing may selebrasyon.

Can be used as a means of expressing feelings that do not require words.

He easily expressed his feelings with a simple kiss.

Madali niyang naipahayag ang kanyang nararamdaman sa isang simpleng langisan.

From the root 'lángis', which refers to the speed or pace of love.

gave a kiss

gave a kiss or sign of affection

nagbigay ng langisan

kiss of love

the act of speaking filled with emotion

langisan ng pag-ibig

to kiss

A verb meaning to perform a kiss.

halikan

to touch lightly

Can be used as a related action to a kiss.

tumatayap

flirty or teasing

You’re such a flirty person, against that jerk in the end.

Ang langisan mong tao, laban sa huli ng jerk na iyon.

gift or souvenir

You better bring something, I hope you didn’t bring a table!

Langisan ka naman, sana hindi ka nagdala ng lamesa!