Magsintahan (en. To have a romantic relationship)

/magsin.tahan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of establishing a relationship with a romantic partner.
They have been in a romantic relationship for five years.
Sila ay nagsintahan sa loob ng limang taon na.
Having a girlfriend or boyfriend with an intimate relationship.
He wants to have a serious and committed romantic relationship.
Nais niyang magsintahan ng maayos at seryoso.

Etymology

From the words 'mag-' and 'sintahan' which describe having a romantic partner.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they have become romantic partners
They will get married or become a couple.
nagsintahan sila

Related Words

girlfriend/boyfriend
A person who is in a romantic relationship with someone else.
kasintahan

Slang Meanings

To bond or enjoy with friends.
Let's hang out later, let's go to Mark's house!
Magsintahan tayo mamaya, tara sa bahay ni Mark!
To relax or chill.
Alright, let's just hang out at the park, we don't have anything to do.
Sige, magsintahan lang tayo sa park, wala namang ginagawa.