Pagkamaibigin (en. Affection)

/paɡ-ka-ma-i-bi-ɡin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of being full of love or affection.
The affection of parents for their children is unparalleled.
Ang pagkamaibigin ng mga magulang sa kanilang mga anak ay walang kapantay.
Deep and sincere love.
The love for the country shows true care.
Ang pagkamaibigin sa bayan ay nagpapakita ng tunay na pagmamalasakit.
A feeling that shows fondness or desire for another person.
He has affection for his fellow which is born out of true friendship.
May pagkamaibigin siya sa kanyang kapwa na likha ng tunay na pagkakaibigan.

Etymology

The word 'pagkamaibigin' is derived from the root 'maibig' which means to love or to cherish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

affection for family
Love and fondness within the family.
pagkamaibigin sa pamilya
affection for the country
Love and fondness for one's country.
pagkamaibigin sa bayan

Related Words

loving
A person who is naturally full of love or loyalty.
maibigin
suffering
A state often caused by excessive love, leading to pain or suffering.
paghihirap

Slang Meanings

dramatic in love
She's so dramatic in love that she has a lot of relationship choices.
Sobrang pagkamaibigin niya, kaya ang dami niyang pinipiling ka-relationship.
super affectionate
He’s really super affectionate, he even serves all of his exes.
Talagang pagkamaibigin siya, pinagsisilbihan pa ang lahat ng ex niya.
emotional outbursts in love
She always has emotional outbursts, you can't help but think she's dramatic in love.
Lagi siyang may hugot, ‘di mo maiwasang isipin na pagkamaibigin siya.