Makapagligaw (en. To court)

/makapaglígaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
This is an action that describes the process of courting.
He wants to court his beloved in the right way.
Nais niyang makapagligaw sa kanyang minamahal sa tamang paraan.
To court means to express interest in someone to become a partner.
He made sure to court her before declaring his love.
Siniguro niya na makapagligaw bago siya magpahayag ng pag-ibig.
It is also part of Filipino culture that dictates traditions in courting.
Courting her family is one of the things he must do.
Makapagligaw sa kanyang pamilya ay isa sa mga dapat niyang gawin.

Etymology

from 'ligaw' meaning 'to court' or 'to woo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to court properly
to show proper respect while courting.
makapagligaw ng maayos
until one can court
representing a phase in the relationship development.
hanggang makapagligaw

Related Words

courtship
the process of courting or desiring to get to know someone better.
ligaw
partner
the person being courted or in a relationship.
kasintahan

Slang Meanings

to flirt
Wow, you're so good at flirting! It seems like you can charm everyone.
Grabe, ang galing mong makapagligaw! Parang bawat tao na lang napapaamo mo.
to court someone
My friends say I should court Maria so I can get to know her better.
Sinasabi ng barkada ko na dapat daw akong mangligaw para makilala ko si Maria.
to show interest
You really need to show interest if you want to court her.
Kailangan mo talagang magpakita ng interes para makapagligaw ka sa kanya.
to attract
He's great at attracting people; almost everyone is mesmerized by him.
Ang galing niyang mang-akit, halos lahat nahuhumaling sa kanya.
to pretend
I hope you don't pretend just to court her!
Sana hindi ka magpanggap para lang makapagligaw sa kanya!