Paghilig (en. Inclination)

/paɡˈhi.lɪɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A natural desire or preference for something.

He has an inclination for reading books.

May paghilig siya sa pagbabasa ng mga aklat.

The having of a predisposition or interest in a particular field.

His inclination toward art prompted him to become a painter.

Ang paghilig niya sa sining ay nag-udyok sa kanya na maging pintor.

The tendency or liking to participate in an activity.

His inclination for music brought him to concerts.

Ang kanyang paghilig sa musika ay nagdala sa kanya sa mga konsiyerto.

from the root word 'hilig'

inclination towards art

interest in art

paghilig sa sining

inclination towards music

interest in music

paghilig sa musika

preference

The natural predisposition or liking for something.

hilig

Chilling or relaxing with something that you really enjoy.

Let's just chill on Netflix later, we don't have anything to do.

Magpaghilig na tayo sa Netflix mamaya, wala naman tayong gagawin.

Being clueless or not knowing what to do.

He was just chilling in the situation, he had no idea what was happening.

Nagpaghilig lang siya sa sitwasyon, wala siyang ideya kung anong nangyayari.

Regretting or contemplating one's decisions.

After everything that happened, he was just chilling with his life choices.

Pagkatapos ng mga nangyari, nagpaghilig siya sa mga gawi niya sa buhay.