Nahalina (en. Enticed)

/na-ha-li-na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that means to attract or be drawn to something or someone.

He was enticed by the charms of his friend.

Nahalinang siya sa mga alindog ng kanyang kaibigan.

Having a strong interest or focus on something.

She was drawn into the world of art and started studying painting.

Nahalinang siya sa mundo ng sining at nagsimulang mag-aral ng pintura.

The word 'nahalina' comes from the root 'halina' which means 'to attract' or 'to entice'.

enticed by her beauty

to be attracted due to beauty

nahalina sa kanyang ganda

attraction

A word that refers to having the power or appearance to attract others.

halina

cooked or consumed food

They cooked so much food, it's all been devoured!

Sobrang dami ng nilutong pagkain, na nahalina na lahat!

tired or exhausted

Take a break, you look worn out from working too hard!

Pahinga ka muna, mukhang nahalina ka na sa kakatrabaho!

fell in love

You're so happy, it's like you've fallen for your crush!

Ang saya saya mo, parang nahalina ka sa crush mo!