Magkilitian (en. To tickle)

/maɡ.kili.ti.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Indicates the action of touching with fingers or any object that causes a happy feeling, usually making one laugh.

He started to tickle the kids while they were playing in the park.

Nagsimula siyang magkilitian sa mga bata habang naglalaro sila sa parke.

A way of expressing love or happiness through tickling.

For her, tickling is a sign of their happy relationship.

Para sa kanya, ang pag-kikilit ay tanda ng kanilang masayang samahan.

Often used as a way to entertain others.

It's his habit to tickle his sibling during moments of boredom.

Ugali niyang magkilitian ang kanyang kapatid sa oras ng pagkasawata.

The word 'kiliti' comes from the root word 'kili', meaning 'to touch or induce a difficult or embarrassing sensation.'

let's tickle each other

An invitation or suggestion to engage in a playful act that causes laughter.

magkilitian tayo

tickle

The word 'kiliti' refers to the sensation that causes laughter when something touches the skin's nerves.

kiliti

To be close or happy with each other, often involving tickling or touching.

When did you both start tickling each other? You seem so happy!

Kailan ba kayo nag-umpisang magkilitian? Mukhang sobrang saya niyo!

To make jokes or have fun while playfully touching.

As long as we're together, we can't help but tickle each other.

Basta magkasama kami, hindi na kami mapigil sa magkilitian.