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    Paggiliw (en. Affection)

    pag-gi-liw

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A feeling of love or affection towards someone.
    His affection for his family is very evident.
    Ang kanyang paggiliw sa kanyang pamilya ay kitang-kita.
    Demonstration of concern and care for others.
    The parents' affection for their children is endless.
    Ang paggiliw ng mga magulang sa kanilang mga anak ay walang hanggan.
    A form of appropriate solidarity or empathy.
    His friends show affection towards him in his struggles.
    Nagmumulat ng paggiliw ang kanyang mga kaibigan sa kanyang mga pagsubok.

    Etymology

    from the root 'giliw' meaning love or affection.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    affection for the country
    Love and concern for one's country.
    paggiliw sa bayan
    showed affection
    Attempted to express love or care.
    ipinakita ang paggiliw

    Related Words

    beloved
    A similar word that also refers to love or affection.
    giliw
    feelings
    Emotions or sentiments of a person, including affection.
    damdamin

    Slang Meanings

    affectionate attachment
    Wow, my affection for him is so intense, it's like we're best friends behind everything.
    Grabe, ang tindi ng paggiliw ko sa kanya, parang kaibigan na sa likod ng lahat.
    joy
    That's the joy you feel despite challenges - affection for family.
    Yun ang ligaya na nadarama mo sa kabila ng mga pagsubok - paggiliw sa pamilya.
    someone you vibe with
    It's fun, it's like I have someone I vibe with in every smile of hers, I can also feel the affection.
    Ang saya, parang may ka-gallery ako sa bawat ngiti niya, pati paggiliw nararamdaman ko.