Magkagusto (en. Like)

/maɡkaˈɡusto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb form that shows a desire or inclination towards a person or thing.

There are foods I want to like between the two of us.

May pagkaing nais akong magkagusto sa atung dalawa.

Expresses attraction or admiration towards a person.

He liked his classmate because of her intelligence.

Nagkagusto siya sa kanyang kaklase dahil sa kanyang talino.

Shows love or affection towards a friend or partner.

They found each other and liked each other.

Natagpuan nila ang isa't isa at magkagusto sila sa isa't isa.

From the word 'gusto' meaning 'want' or 'favorite', the prefix 'mag-' is added to show having affection or inclination towards a person or thing.

to like each other

Having mutual feelings or admiration for each other.

magkagusto sa isa't isa

to like someone

Having special feelings for someone.

magkagusto sa isang tao

liking

Having a desire or preference for a person or thing.

pagkagusto

love

A deeper feeling than liking, usually associated with romantic love.

pag-ibig

has a crush

It's like I have a crush on him/her. I pay attention to everything he/she does.

Parang may crush ako sa kanya, eh. Lahat na lang ng ginawa niya, ipinapansin ko.

idol

I'm such a fan of him/her; I always follow his/her trends.

Sobrang lodi ko siya, palagi akong nakasunod sa kanyang mga uso.

type

He's my type because we have the same interest in music.

Siya ang type ko, pareho kasi kami ng hilig sa musika.

I like him/her

I like him/her, that's why I'm always around him/her.

Bet ko siya, kaya nga palagi akong nandiyan sa tabi niya.