Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Pagkagawak (en. Infatuation)

    pag-ka-gawak

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A strong liking or desire for a person without a deep basis.
    His infatuation with the actress did not last more than a few months.
    Ang kanyang pagkagawak sa aktres ay hindi tumagal ng higit sa ilang buwan.
    A temporary feeling of love or admiration often associated with youth.
    Many people experienced infatuation in their teenage years.
    Maraming tao ang nagkaroon ng pagkagawak sa kanilang kabataan.

    Etymology

    root word: gawak

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    have an infatuation
    feeling attracted to someone
    may pagkagawak

    Related Words

    fascination
    A strong liking or interest in a person or thing.
    paghuhumaling
    love
    A deep and genuine feeling of affection.
    pag-ibig

    Slang Meanings

    Intense anger or emotional explosion.
    He's wearing a jacket because he's about to explode with the heat!
    Naka-jacket siya kasi pagkagawak na siya sa init ng panahon!
    Quick flare-up of resentment.
    He got mad when he found out he wasn't invited to the party.
    Pagkagawak na siya nang malaman niyang hindi siya inimbita sa party.
    Extreme tension or stress in a situation.
    That exam was so intense, I don't know how I passed.
    Grabe ang pagkagawak sa exam na 'yon, di ko alam kung paano ako nakapasa.