Pagkahumaling (en. Infatuation)

/pagka-hu-ma-ling/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A deep attraction or feeling towards a person or thing.
His infatuation with music led him to study how to play an instrument.
Ang kanyang pagkahumaling sa musika ay naging dahilan upang siya'y mag-aral ng pagtugtog ng instrumento.
The state of having excessive feelings or desires.
The infatuation with her art seems endless.
Ang pagkahumaling sa kanyang sining ay tila walang hanggan.
A state of mind where one person is infatuated with another.
The infatuation with him brought both great joy and sadness.
Ang pagkahumaling sa kanya ay nagdulot ng labis na saya at kalungkutan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'humalî' meaning attraction or infatuation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

infatuation in love
A deep attraction or feeling towards a romantic relationship.
pagkahumaling sa pag-ibig

Related Words

infatuation
The root word meaning to be infatuated or captivated.
humalî
lovesickness
A condition where a person is deeply infatuated with someone, causing emotional distress.
lovesickness

Slang Meanings

extreme admiration
My infatuation with him is so intense that I feel like I lose myself when he's around.
Grabe ang pagkahumaling ko sa kanya, para bang nawawala ako sa sarili ko kapag nandiyan siya.
love interest excitement
That’s why you’re always happy; you have a crush, how exciting!
Kaya pala lagi kang masaya, kasi may pagkahumaling ka sa iyong crush, churva!
fluttery feelings
When you’re with him, there's just so much infatuation and fluttery feelings surrounding us.
Kapag kasama mo siya, talagang maraming pagkahumaling at kilig vibes na bumabalot sa atin.