Mahili (en. Enthusiastic)

/maˈhili/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Expressing happiness or a high level of enthusiasm.
She is passionate about colors and full of joy when she paints.
Siya ay mahilig sa mga kulay at puno ng galak kapag siya ay nagpipinta.
Showing a high interest in something.
He is enthusiastic about music and always plays his guitar.
Mahilig siya sa musika at laging tumutugtog ng kanyang gitara.

Etymology

From the root 'hili' meaning 'to sing' or 'to sound'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fond of music
Having a high interest or liking for music.
mahilig sa musika
fond of reading
Having a penchant for reading books or materials.
mahilig magbasa

Related Words

hobby
A word that means liking or interest in something.
hilig

Slang Meanings

Fond of various things
He/she is fond of collecting toys.
Mahilig siyang mag-collect ng toys.
Obsessed
He/she might be obsessed with K-dramas, watching them every day.
Baka mahili na siya sa k-drama, araw-araw na lang pinapanood.
Addicted
I am addicted to studying other languages.
Mahili na ako sa pag-aral ng ibang wika.
Into something
He/she is into drawing lately.
Mahili siya sa pag-drawing lately.