Lumigaw (en. To court)

/luˈmiɡaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To fall in love or to court someone.

He started to court Maria when he was in college.

Nagsimula siyang lumigaw kay Maria noong siya ay nasa kolehiyo.

To show interest in someone in a romantic way.

Many men are courting her because of her beauty.

Maraming lalaki ang lumiligaw sa kanya dahil sa kanyang ganda.

To get in touch or date someone as part of the courtship process.

All who court should have good intentions.

Dapat lahat ng lumigaw ay magkaroon ng magandang intensyon.

to court the heart

To warm someone's feelings towards the one they love.

lumigaw ng puso

courtship

The process of attracting or wooing someone to become a partner.

ligaw

courtship activity

The activity of courting or showing interest in someone.

panliligaw

to show interest or affection towards someone

He 'courted' his crush for a month.

Nag-ligaw siya sa crush niya sa loob ng isang buwan.

to show off or go on a date

So friends, let's go out on Saturday!

Kaya naman, mga kabarkada, lumigaw tayo sa sabado!

to attempt love

I also want to court, but I'm nervous.

Gusto ko rin sanang lumigaw, pero kinakabahan ako.