Nakapagliligaw (en. Courtship)

na-ka-pa-glili-gaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The process of attracting someone to gain their affection.

Courtship is an important part of tradition in many cultures.

Ang nakapagliligaw ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng tradisyon sa maraming kultura.

A stage in a relationship where individuals have romantic intentions.

During courtship, the partners get to know each other better.

Sa panahon ng nakapagliligaw, mas nakikilala ng magkapareha ang isa't isa.

Activities or steps taken to show desire or love.

There are many ways of courting, such as bringing flowers or writing poetry.

Maraming paraan ng nakapagliligaw tulad ng pagdadala ng bulaklak o pagsulat ng tula.

nag + pag + ligaw; 'nag' comes from the root word 'ligaw'

Have you started courting?

Have you reached the courtship process?

Nakapagliligaw ka na ba?

courting

A process or method of attracting a partner.

panliligaw

wooing

A step in courting aimed at gaining the interest of the target.

ligaw

In the stage of courting

Miguel is so happy because he's in the courting stage with Ana.

Sobrang saya ni Miguel kasi nakapagliligaw siya kay Ana.

Rushing into a relationship

Don't start courting if you don't know her very well yet.

Huwag kang nakapagliligaw kung hindi mo pa siya kilala masyado.

Focusing on love interests

He's courting many girls this year.

Nakapagliligaw siya sa maraming babae ngayong taon.