Manliligaw (en. Suitor)

/man.li.li.gaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who wishes to win the heart of another, usually in a romantic context.

Her suitor always brings her flowers.

Ang kanyang manliligaw ay palaging nagdadala ng bulaklak sa kanya.

A man who actively seeks to know and get closer to his beloved.

She had many suitors during her college days.

Marami siyang manliligaw noong siya'y nasa kolehiyo.

A person who gives attention to an individual with the aim of establishing a romantic relationship.

The young lady has many suitors willing to do anything for her.

Ang dalaga ay may maraming manliligaw na handang gumawa ng kahit ano para sa kanya.

suitors

Persons interested in courting someone.

mga manliligaw

courting

The process of attracting and showing interest in someone.

ligaw

love

A deep feeling of affection and attraction towards someone.

pag-ibig

boyfriend material

Marcus seems boyfriend material; he looks ready for a serious relationship.

Parang manliligaw ang dating ni Marcus, mukhang ready na siya para sa seryosong relasyon.

sweeper

Wow, she has so many suitors, it's like she's a sweeper on the corner!

Kaloka, ang daming manliligaw niya, parang siyang sweeper sa kanto!

pajama boy

Her suitor looks like a pajama boy, not well put together!

Yung manliligaw niya, parang pajama boy lang, hindi maayos ang itsura!

in-love mode

Júnior is in love mode again, so into his suitor.

Naka-in-love mode na naman si Júnior, solb na solb sa manliligaw niya.