Mangingibig (en. Lover)

/maŋ.ɪŋ.ɪ.bɪɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who has emotional feelings of love towards another.
The lover is willing to sacrifice for their beloved.
Ang mangingibig ay handang magsakripisyo para sa kanyang mahal.
A person who loves, possibly in the context of a romantic relationship.
He is a lover full of passion.
Siya ay isang mangingibig na puno ng passion.
A person who has interest and affection for a special someone.
He is known as a lover who is not afraid to show his feelings.
Kilala siya bilang isang mangingibig na hindi natatakot ipakita ang nararamdaman.

Etymology

The word 'mangingibig' is derived from the root word 'ibig' with the prefix 'mang-' indicating a person who loves.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lovers
People who are in love.
mga mangingibig
love of the heart
Person loved by someone in the heart.
mangingibig ng puso

Related Words

love
The emotion and relationship between people in love.
pag-ibig
admiration
A positive feeling towards a person or thing.
paghanga

Slang Meanings

A person who gets butterflies or a love missionary
He's the love guru in our group, always trying to get attention.
Siya yung mangingibig sa group namin, lagi siyang nagpapapansin.
A heart thief
Wow, she looks like a heart-stealer with her beauty!
Grabe, parang mangingibig siya sa ganda niya!
Wow, someone has a crush on you!
You might be a love interest for that person, they keep looking at you.
Baka mangingibig ka na sa taong yan, panay tingin sa'yo.