Ligawligawan (en. Courtship)

li-gaw-li-gaw-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of courting or seeking a partner.
Courtship is important in their culture's tradition of building relationships.
Ang ligawligawan ay mahalaga sa tradisyon ng pagbuo ng relasyon sa kanilang kultura.
The stage of conversing and expressing interest in each other.
During courtship, they often meet and talk intimately.
Sa ligawligawan, madalas silang nagkikita at nag-uusap nang masinsinan.
A way of showing love or admiration.
Gifts and flowers are part of courtship.
Ang mga regalo at bulaklak ay bahagi ng ligawligawan.

Etymology

Root word: ligaw (to court) + ligaw (to express desire), -an (noun formation)

Common Phrases and Expressions

let's court each other
An invitation to start courting.
ligawan na tayo
court me
Requesting attention and interest from another person.
ligawan mo ako

Related Words

court
The act of attracting or courting someone.
ligaw
friend
A person who is a companion or a close acquaintance, often serving as a supportive friend in courtship.
kaibigan

Slang Meanings

Flirting like it's just a game.
As long as we're just flirting, let's keep it chill, no pressure!
Basta't ligawligawan, chill lang tayo, walang pressure!
Flirting or being sweet without any commitment.
Okay, let’s start flirting, but no labels, okay?
Sige na, ligawligawan na tayo, pero walang label ha!
Spending time with someone in a light-hearted way.
Let's just chat and flirt, no seriousness involved!
Magka-chat lang tayo at ligawligawan na, walang seryosohan!