Nais (en. Wish)
na-is
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To know or have in mind an event or thing in the future that one wishes to happen.
I wish to get a high score on the exam.
Nais ko sanang makakuha ng mataas na marka sa pagsusulit.
Shows the desire or aspiration of a person.
She wishes to become a doctor someday.
Nais niyang maging doktor balang araw.
Related to a desire for something to happen.
He wishes to travel abroad.
Nais niyang maglakbay sa ibang bansa.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I want
This is a way of expressing desire or will.
Nais ko
He/She wants
This is used to express the will of another person.
Nais niyang
Related Words
longing
Indicates a strong desire or aspiration.
naghahangad
want
Indicates a simpler liking or desire.
gusto
Slang Meanings
want
I want to eat chocolate.
Nais ko sanang kumain ng tsokolate.
dig
I'm digging the beach later.
Na-nais ako sa beach mamaya.
passion
He really has a passion for painting.
Nais talaga niyang magpinta.