Ligawmanok (en. Courtship)

/liɡawmaˈnɔk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A form of courting or expressing desire or interest in a person.

The courtship is part of the traditional way of wooing in the Philippines.

Ang ligawmanok ay bahagi ng tradisyunal na paraan ng panliligaw sa Pilipinas.

A process in which a person attempts to court.

The courtship can last for several months or years.

Ang ligawmanok ay maaaring magtagal ng ilang buwan o taon.

An effort to win someone's heart.

In courtship, small gestures are important to show true intentions.

Sa ligawmanok, mahalaga ang mga small gestures upang maipakita ang tunay na intensyon.

From the words 'ligaw' and 'manok'.

Desperately courting

Indicating excessive liking for someone.

Ligaw na ligaw

Become a suitor

Having an interest to court.

Maging manok

courtship

The act of expressing interest or love to someone.

ligaw

chicken

A type of bird commonly raised for food or celebrations.

manok

The act of trying to win someone's heart.

Wow, Jane probably has a lot of suitors because she's so pretty!

Grabe, ang dami sigurong ligawmanok ni Jane, kasi ang gwapo niya!

A guy who is currently courting or trying to impress someone.

My brother is still just a suitor, he has never ever courted anyone seriously.

Yung kapatid ko, ligawmanok pa hanggang ngayon, never pang nanligaw ng seryoso.

Similar to a 'player', often dates many girls.

So believe that 'suitor' because he always has someone else with him.

Kaya maniwala ka sa 'ligawmanok' na 'yan, palaging may kasamang iba.