Mapaibig (en. To captivate or entice)

/ma.pa.ʔi.bɪg/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning a person has the ability to captivate or carry out actions to obtain another's wishes.

His striking style can truly captivate the audience.

Ang kanyang kapansin-pansing estilo ay talagang mapaibig sa mga manonood.

Expresses the ability to attract emotions, often in love or friendship.

Many people are easily captivated by his words.

Maraming tao ang madaling mapaibig sa kanyang mga salita.

to captivate others

The ability to attract or captivate other people, usually in a romantic sense.

mapaibig sa kapwa

wish

Means 'to desire'.

ibig

beloved

A word meaning 'loved one'.

sinta

to fall in love

My ex just left, but I'm already feeling that falling in love with her again.

Kakaalis lang ng ex ko, pero andiyan na naman ang pagkaka-mapaibig ko sa kanya.

to become overly emotional

Every time we see each other, I feel like I want to fall in love with the old memories again.

Every time na nagkikita tayo, parang gusto ko na namang mapaibig sa mga dating alaala.

so sweet

You're so sweet, it feels like you want to make me fall in love!

Ang sweet mo, parang gusto mo akong mapaibig!