Nakahilig (en. Inclined)
naka-hilig
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Inclined characteristic or state of sitting or lying at an angle.
The chairs in the corner are inclined for the guests to be more comfortable.
Ang mga silya sa kanto ay nakahilig upang mas komportable ang mga bisita.
Inclined in a certain direction or position.
The wall is inclined to the left, it needs to be fixed.
Ang pader ay nakahilig patungo sa kaliwa, kinakailangan itong ayusin.
An inclination or propensity towards something.
He has been inclined to write poetry since childhood.
Siya ay nakahilig sa pagsusulat ng mga tula mula pa pagkabata.
Etymology
Root word: hilig; related to the affixes 'na-' and 'hilig'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
leaning against the wall
Inclined or leaning against the wall.
nakahilig sa pader
inclined towards studying
You have an interest or inclination towards studying.
nakahilig sa pag-aaral
Related Words
hilig
A feeling or desire to do something.
hilig
liko
A bend or turn in direction.
liko
Slang Meanings
feeling lazy or sluggish
I just lounged on the sofa all day.
Nakahilig lang ako sa sofa buong araw.
just relaxed or chill
I just leaned back while watching TV.
Nakahilig lang ako habang nanonood ng TV.
just cooling off
I just leaned under the aircon to avoid sweating.
Nakahilig lang ako sa ilalim ng aircon para walang pawis.