Pagsuyo (en. To court)

pag-soo-yo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of discovering love and engaging with a person for a romantic relationship.
His courtship of the maiden became stronger after many months of friendship.
Ang kanyang pagsuyo sa dalaga ay naging mas matatag matapos ang maraming buwan ng pagkakaibigan.
The action of showing love or care.
Surely, he will appreciate the courtship you have shown.
Tiyak na magugustuhan niya ang mga pagsuyo na iyong ipinakita.
verb
The act of favoring or caring for someone.
He began to court her on their first meeting.
Nagsimula siyang magsuyo sa kanya sa kanilang unang pagkikita.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Courtship of the heart
Demonstration of love and devotion.
Pagsuyo sa puso

Related Words

ugma
A word used for people who care and show love.
ugma

Slang Meanings

Sucking up or making things up to impress someone.
Wow, he really goes out of his way to impress Maria, it’s like he’d cross oceans for her.
Grabe, ang daming pagsuyo niya kay Maria, parang gusto na talagang tumawid ng dagat para sa kanya.
Affectionate care or attention given to someone.
I feel like there’s a sense of affection coming from him, he always pays attention to me.
Parang may pagsuyo akong nararamdaman mula sa kaniya, palagi nalang akong pinapansin.
Courtship, often meaning the attempt to woo someone.
Some boyfriends really go all out in courting, patience is key.
May mga nobyo na talagang masigasig sa pagsuyo, kailangan ang tiyaga.