Pagkagusto (en. Desire)

pag-ka-gusto

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A feeling or state of desire for something or someone.
He has a liking for that new dress.
May pagkagusto siya sa bagong damit na iyon.
Having interest or attraction to a person or thing.
Her liking for singing became an inspiration for her.
Ang kanyang pagkagusto sa pagkanta ay naging inspirasyon sa kanya.
Agreement or preference for a thing or idea.
He expressed his liking for his friend's suggestion.
Nagbigay siya ng pagkagusto sa suhestiyon ng kanyang kaibigan.

Etymology

from the word 'gusto' meaning 'desire' or 'preference'

Common Phrases and Expressions

having a liking
he/she has interest or is attracted to something or someone.
may pagkagusto
liking for art
interest in artistic activities.
pagkagusto sa sining

Related Words

gusto
The word 'gusto' means desire or what you wish.
gusto
interest
It refers to involvement or attraction to something.
interes

Slang Meanings

I have a crush on him/her.
I have a crush on him/her, but I don't know what to do.
May pagkagusto ako sa kanya, pero di ko alam kung anong gagawin ko.
He's/She's so cute, he's/she's really my type.
He's/She's so cute, he's/she's really my type.
Napaka-cute niya, siya ang type ko talaga, parang ako may pagkagusto sa kanya.
I'm so impressed by his/her basketball skills!
I'm so impressed by his/her basketball skills!
Sobrang galing niya sa basketball, grabe ang pagkagusto ko sa laro niya!