Mapagligaw (en. Courtly)

/ma.paɡ.li.ɡaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Shows the behavior of a person who loves to court.

He is a courtly person, often giving flowers to his sweetheart.

Siya ay isang mapagligaw na tao, madalas siyang magbigay ng mga bulaklak sa kanyang nililigawan.

Refers to people who are eager and persistent in seeking the attention of their love interest.

His courtly behavior is charming but comes with excessive shyness.

Ang kanyang mapagligaw na pag-uugali ay kaakit-akit subalit may kasamang labis na pagkamahiyain.

derived from the word 'ligaw' meaning 'to court'

courtly heart

A heart full of love and willing to give love.

mapagligaw na puso

courtship

The process of seeking attention or love from someone.

ligaw

someone who is courting

John, this lovable suitor, always has a girl with him.

Si John, ang mapagligaw na ito, ay lagi talagang may kasamang babae.

sweet suitor

There's Marco, always sweet and courting his crushes.

Ayun si Marco, laging sweet at mapagligaw sa mga crush niya.

charmer

Oh, Ben is truly a charmer; everyone he meets falls for him.

Naku, si Ben ay talagang mapagligaw, lahat ng tao na nakakasalubong niya ay nahuhulog sa kanya.