Magustuhin (en. To prefer)

ma-goos-too-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to prefer or choose something or someone over others.

I would like to prefer the softer pillow.

Gusto kong magustuhin ang mas malambot na unan.

The act of having a desire for a particular option or choice.

She would prefer to watch a movie instead of reading a book.

Siya ay magustuhin na manood ng pelikula sa halip na magbasa ng libro.

To express a specific choice of something based on personal preference.

I would prefer hot chocolate during winter.

Ako'y magustuhin ng mainit na tsokolate tuwing taglamig.

Would prefer

More chosen or preferred over something else.

Mas magustuhin

want

A word meaning desire or wishing for something.

gusto

following

The act of accepting or acting according to preference or desire.

pagsunod

just like

Oh, I just like him, I'm not serious.

Naku, magustuhin ko lang siya, 'di naman ako seryoso.

crush

Who is this person you like? They're so cool!

Sino ba 'yang napagustuhan mo? Napaka-sway naman!

just feeling it out

I like him, but maybe I'm just feeling it out.

Magustuhin ko siya, pero baka feeler lang ako.

your type

It's obvious you like him, he's your type!

Obvious na magustuhin mo siya, siya yung type mo!