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    Lingkis (en. Hug)

    /liŋ.kis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An act of holding or wrapping the body around another person or object.
    He gave his friend a warm hug.
    Nagbigay siya ng mainit na lingkis sa kanyang kaibigan.
    A form of expressing love or friendship.
    He received a hug from his family on his birthday.
    Nakatanggap siya ng lingkis mula sa kanyang pamilya sa kanyang kaarawan.
    The state of being wrapped or enclosed.
    The children played under a large hug of blanket.
    Ang mga bata ay naglaro sa ilalim ng isang malaking lingkis ng blanket.

    Etymology

    Indigenous Tagalog term

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Wrapped in a hug
    For the sake of friendship or love.
    Nang may lingkis
    Hug of joy
    A heartfelt embrace that guarantees happiness.
    Lingkis ng yakap

    Related Words

    hug
    Often used as a synonym for lingkis with a similar meaning.
    yakap
    together
    Expressing unity or togetherness that may involve a hug.
    sama-sama

    Slang Meanings

    A tight hold or hug
    When he went out, his friends immediately gave him a tight hug.
    Nang lumabas siya, lingkis agad ang ginawa ng mga kaibigan niya sa kanya.
    Togetherness or solidarity
    In the group’s togetherness, it’s easier to be strong.
    Sa lingkis ng barkada, mas madali ang magpakatatag.
    A kiss or bite on the cheek as a greeting
    Whenever they meet, there's always a greeting kiss from him.
    Sa tuwing magkikita sila, palaging may lingkis na halik mula sa kanya.