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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

enticed by her beauty
to be attracted due to beauty
nahalina sa kanyang ganda

Related Words

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

Slang Meanings

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!