Pagiiskoba (en. Nurturing love)

pah-ee-is-koh-bah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An emotion that expresses love and care for another person.
Nurturing love is an important part of a relationship.
Ang pagiiskoba ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng relasyon.
The act of understanding and supporting loved ones.
We need nurturing love to grow our relationship.
Kailangan natin ang pagiiskoba upang lumago ang ating ugnayan.

Etymology

Combination of 'pagi' (to love) and 'iskoba' (to care)

Common Phrases and Expressions

Nurturing love is important
Love and care are important in life.
Mahalaga ang pagiiskoba

Related Words

love
A deep feeling of affection and care.
pagmamahal
care
The act of caring for or protecting others.
pangalaga

Slang Meanings

squeezing or jamming into a tight space
There were so many people on the bus, I really have to squeeze in to get in.
Sobrang dami ng tao sa bus, kailangan ko na talagang mag-pagiiskoba para makapasok.
making an effort to enter an exclusive group or party
Sometimes, to be part of the conversation, you really have to squeeze into their group.
Minsan para makasama sa usapan, kailangan mo talagang mag-pagiiskoba sa kanilang grupo.
having a tight space that must be navigated
I really don’t want to squeeze through traffic, it’s so congested here in Manila!
Ayoko na talagang mag-pagiiskoba sa daan, askadalaw dito sa Maynila!