Magligaw (en. To court)

/maɡliˈɡaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The process of a person communicating or acting to show interest to another person, often with romantic intent.

He began to court her when they met in school.

Nagsimula siyang magligaw sa kanya noong sila ay magkakilala sa paaralan.

The acceptance of flirtation or invitations from another person.

Sometimes, she finds it difficult to court because of her introversion.

Minsan ay nahihirapan siyang magligaw dahil sa kanyang pagka-bukod.

The act of showing love or affection through actions or words.

His letters prove that he is truly courting her.

Ang kanyang mga liham ay nagpapatunay na siya ay talagang nagligaw sa kanya.

root word: ligaw

to court someone's heart

to start a romance or relationship with someone

magligaw ng puso

to court someone

to express interest in someone with romantic intent

magligaw sa isang tao

lost

The act of straying or moving away from what is usual or intended.

ligaw

suitor

A person who offers affection to someone, usually in the context of love.

manliligaw

be true to your feelings

Why don't you court her? It seems like you really have a crush on her!

Bakit di ka pa magligaw? Mukhang crush na crush ka niya!

introduce oneself with romantic intentions

You should really court Maria, rare is the beauty like hers!

Dapat nga magligaw ka na kay Maria, bihira ang ganda ng tulad niya!

make an effort to capture someone's attention

You should court Ana because she's wasting, many are interested in her!

Magligaw ka na kasi sayang si Ana, maraming nagkakagusto sa kanya!