Nobya (en. Girlfriend)

/ˈnob.ja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A girl who has a romantic relationship with a boy.
My girlfriend studies at the university.
Ang nobya ko ay nag-aaral sa unibersidad.
A woman who is set to be married.
She is my brother's fiancée.
Siya ang nobya ng aking kapatid na lalaki.
A woman loved or wanted to be with by someone.
I called her friend my girlfriend.
Tinawag kong nobya ang kanyang kaibigan.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'novia' meaning girlfriend or fiancée.

Common Phrases and Expressions

My girlfriend
Refers to my girlfriend.
Nobya ko
Girlfriend of my heart
A special person who is significant to my heart.
Nobya ng puso

Related Words

boyfriend
A boy who has a romantic relationship with a girl.
nobyo
love
The feeling of love for someone.
pag-ibig

Slang Meanings

Favorite or popular person, often used proudly.
Who’s your Nobya, she’s beautiful!
Sino bang Nobya mo, ang ganda niya!
A former partner, even if it’s just a friendship.
I’m always with my Nobya, wherever.
Laging kasama yung Nobya ko, kahit saan.
Means to say she’s more important or special in your life.
Sometimes, your Nobya is still better than other friends.
Minsan, mas okay pa rin yung Nobya mo kaysa sa ibang kaibigan.