Pagligaw (en. Courtship)

pahg-lee-gaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The process of showing interest or love for a person.

Courtship is an important part of Filipino culture.

Ang pagligaw ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng kulturang Pilipino.

The carrying out of traditional rituals or activities to win someone's affection.

There are many traditions in courtship practiced by the youth.

Maraming mga tradisyon sa pagligaw na isinasagawa ng mga kabataan.

courted

the act of courting someone.

nililigawan

to court

The action of expressing feelings of love.

ligaw

affection

A common term used in the context of seeking romantic connection.

suyo

Courtship

Juan is so sweet in his courtship of Maria.

Sobrang sweet ni Juan sa panliligaw niya kay Maria.

Getting infatuated

I'm so happy because I'm getting infatuated in my courtship.

Ang saya saya kasi nagpa-panggigigil ako sa panliligaw.

Just remember

In all the courtship, just remember the sweet moments.

Sa lahat ng panliligaw, tandaan na lang ang mga sweet moments.

Flirting

They're so flirtatious while courting each other.

Sobrang harutan nila habang nagpa-panliligaw.