Pagkahili (en. Yearning)

/paɡ.kaˈhi.li/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An intense desire or longing for something.

His yearning for music prompted him to study the piano.

Ang pagkahili niya sa musika ay nag-udyok sa kanyang mag-aral ng piano.

The experience of having strong feelings that drive a person to achieve something deeply wished for.

People have their own ways of expressing their yearning for their dreams.

Kanya-kanyang paraan ang mga tao upang ipakita ang kanilang pagkahili sa kanilang mga pangarap.

A state of having deep longing or homesickness.

His yearning for his family while abroad was truly felt.

Ang pagkahili niya sa kanyang pamilya habang nasa ibang bansa ay talagang nadarama.

derived from the root word 'hili' meaning 'to desire' or 'to long for.'

yearning for life

deep desire to experience what life has to offer.

pagkahili sa buhay

yearning for love

deep desire to find love.

pagkahili sa pag-ibig

longing

The state of desire or yearning for something.

hili

sorrow

Feeling of sadness caused by yearning or longing.

lumbay

Admission of desire or obsession for a person or thing.

Wow, I'm really obsessed with him, no matter what I do, he's all I can think about!

Grabe, talagang pagkahili ko sa kanya, kahit anong gawin, siya lang ang naiisip ko!

Extreme craving or yearning for something or an experience.

The concert was so much fun, but I'm craving more of those songs!

Ang saya pala ng concert, pero pagkahili ko sa mga kanta, gusto ko pa ng more!

Being excited or overly interested in a hobby or activity.

Baking has become my obsession; every week, I have new sweets at home!

Naging pagkahili ko ang pagbe-bake, bawat linggo, may mga bagong sweets ako sa bahay!