Magustuhan (en. To like)

ma-gu-stu-han

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of having a liking or pleasure towards something or someone.
I like this new book.
Magustuhan ko ang bagong libro na ito.
The act of feeling pleasant about a situation or experience.
People will like his presentation.
Magustuhan ng mga tao ang kanyang presentation.
The desire to obtain or have something due to liking.
He will like the gift I gave.
Magustuhan niya ang regalo na ibinigay ko.

Etymology

From 'gusto' meaning 'to like' combined with the affix 'ma-' and '-han' that relates to the verb.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I hope you like this
Hoping that you will have pleasure in this thing.
Sana magustuhan mo ito
Everyone will like
Meaning everyone will be happy or will like.
Magustuhan ng lahat

Related Words

test
A way to determine a person's interest or liking.
pagsusulit
farewell
The decision to take pleasure or accept something.
paalam

Slang Meanings

like
You will like that, I promise!
Magustuhan mo 'yan, promise!
fall for someone
Of course, you will fall for her; she's so cute!
Siyempre, magugustuhan mo siya; ang cute-cute niya!
feel excited or giddy
When you see him, you will really feel giddy about what he did – it's so fun!
Pag nakita mo siya, magugustuhan ka talaga sa mga ginawa niya – ang saya!