Paghaplos (en. Caress)
pahap-los
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A gentle touch or stroke on a person or thing.
The mother's caress of her child provides comfort.
Ang paghahaplos ng ina sa kanyang anak ay nagbibigay ng kaaliwan.
An act of showing love or care through touch.
A stroke on the shoulder comforts anyone.
Ang isang paghaplos sa balikat ay nakapagpapaaliw sa sinuman.
Common Phrases and Expressions
caress of love
A gentle acceptance or expression of love.
paghaplos ng pag-ibig
Related Words
touching
An action of reaching or making contact with something or someone.
paghihipo
love
A deep feeling of care and appreciation for someone.
pagmamahal
Slang Meanings
A soft touch or caress on a person's body.
When he caressed my back, it felt like my fatigue was relieved.
Nang pahaplosin niya ako sa likod, parang nabawasan ang pagod ko.
To comfort or soothe a person.
He needs some comforting after the match.
Kailangan niya ng paghahaplos pagkatapos ng laban.
A romantic or sweet gesture.
His touch on my hand felt like he was saying he loves me.
Ang paghahaplos niya sa kamay ko ay parang may sinasabi siyang mahal niya ako.