Magkasintahan (en. Couple)

mahg-kah-sin-tah-han

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or feeling in a romantic relationship with another person.
They have been a couple since last year.
Sila ay magkasintahan simula pa noong nakaraang taon.
Two people who are in love and typically together.
The couple often walks in the park.
Ang magkasintahan ay madalas na naglalakad sa parke.
A relationship that includes elements of love and understanding.
Their relationship is based on trust and support.
Ang kanilang magkasintahan ay naaayon sa tiwala at suporta.

Etymology

Combination of 'magka-' and 'sintahan', meaning people in a romantic relationship.

Common Phrases and Expressions

coupled now
originated from being friends to a romantic relationship.
magkasintahan na

Related Words

love
The feeling of affection and friendship.
pag-ibig
home
A place where couples or families reside.
tahanan

Slang Meanings

Boyfriend/Girlfriend
Let's go, I want to date my boyfriend/girlfriend later.
Sama tayo, gusto ko mag-date with my jowa mamaya.
Like sweetheart
Stop arguing, just make up, alright? Like sweetheart?
Huwag na kayong magtalo, magsama na kayong dalawa, okay? K sweetheart?
Beloved
I hope I can spend my vacation with my beloved.
Sana makasama ko ang sinta ko sa bakasyon.
Partner
How's your partner? You seem happy with him/her!
Kumusta na kaya 'yung partner mo? Mukhang masaya ka sa kanya!