Mahilig (en. Fond of)

/maˈhi.lɪg/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

A characteristic that describes a natural inclination or fondness for something.

He is fond of reading books.

Mahilig siyang magbasa ng mga libro.

Expresses a strong interest or passion for an activity or thing.

She is fond of sports.

Mahilig siya sa mga sports.

fond of music

often listens to and enjoys music

mahilig sa musika

fond of food

has a great interest in various types of food

mahilig sa pagkain

hobby

A word that describes a fondness or inclination toward something.

hilig

early adopter or enthusiast

I'm really into new technology, I always buy it first.

Mahilig talaga ako sa bagong teknolohiya, lagi akong unang bumibili.

fanatic or die-hard fan

He's really into K-pop, his fandom is intense!

Mahilig siya sa K-pop, grabe ang fandom niya!

addict

I'm really into gaming, I might as well be an addict!

Mahilig akong maglaro, parang addict na nga ako sa gaming!

hobbyist

She's really into photography, she always has her camera.

Mahilig siya sa photography, parati siyang may camera.