Mapagpalayaw (en. Affectionate)

ma-pag-pa-la-yaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Expressing having love or care for others.
He is an affectionate person who always cares for his friends.
Siya ay isang mapagpalayaw na tao na laging nag-aalaga sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
Bringing joy and happiness to others.
His affectionate manner makes everyone around him happy.
Ang kanyang mapagpalayaw na palakad ay nagpapasaya sa lahat ng tao sa paligid niya.
Related to giving care or concern.
Teachers are affectionate towards their students to help them succeed.
Mapagpalayaw ang mga guro sa kanilang mga estudyante upang magtagumpay sila.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'palayaw' meaning 'to embellish or give life to something'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

affectionate father
A father who is caring and full of love.
mapagpalayaw na ama
affectionate partner
A partner who provides support and love.
mapagpalayaw na partner

Related Words

love
A deep feeling of attraction and care for another person.
pagmamahal
compassion
Having concern and care for others.
malasakit

Slang Meanings

affectionate person or someone who loves to be sweet
Marco is so sweet to his girlfriend, always surprises her.
Si Marco, sobrang mapagpalayaw sa kanyang girlfriend, laging may surpresa.
generous, always offering love
Anna seems loving; she always dedicates time to her friends.
Parang mapagpalayaw si Anna, lagi siyang nag-aalay ng oras sa mga kaibigan niya.
cheerful and often has a playful personality
I wish everyone were as playful as Liam, he always makes the group laugh!
Sana all, mapagpalayaw tulad ni Liam, lagi siyang nagpapatawa sa grupo!