Pagkakagusto (en. Liking)

/paɡkaˈkaɡusto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A state or condition of having preference or desire for a person, thing, or idea.

He has a liking for the music of his favorite band.

May pagkakagusto siya sa musika ng kanyang paboritong banda.

The feeling that ensures there is interest or agreement in something.

Their liking for the movie sparked a good discussion in the group.

Ang pagkakagusto nila sa pelikula ay nagbigay ng magandang usapan sa grupo.

A type of feeling that expresses preference towards a person or thing.

In her liking for him, she fell in love.

Sa kanyang pagkakagusto sa kanya, nahulog siya sa pag-ibig.

The word 'pagkakagusto' comes from the root word 'gusto' which means 'want' or 'desire to happen.'

has a liking

the presence of sympathy or interest in a person or thing

may pagkakagusto

become likeable

to become appealing or a reason for having interest

napagkagusto

love

A deeper feeling of liking connected to love.

pag-ibig

preference

The giving of special attention or value to a person or thing.

pagtatangi

Crush

Andre is so bold, he totally has a crush on Mia even though she has a boyfriend.

Kapal nga ng mukha ni Andre, crush na crush pa niya si Mia kahit may boyfriend na ito.

Type

He's my type; he seems so much fun to be around.

Siya yung type ko, parang ang saya-saya niya kapag nakakasama ko.

Bet

I'm serious, I really have a strong liking for him.

Seryoso na ako, bet na bet ko talaga siya.

I like him, but I don't know what to say.

Gusto ko siya, pero di ko alam kung anong sasabihin ko.