Pahagkan (en. Kiss)

/paˈhaɡkan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An act of kissing a person or object as a sign of affection or acceptance.

He gave her a kiss as a greeting.

Binigyan niya siya ng pahagkan bilang pagbati.

A symbol of friendship or love.

The kiss of parents is important for children.

Ang pahagkan ng mga magulang ay mahalaga para sa mga bata.

verb

The action of giving a kiss.

Kiss her on the cheek.

Pahagkan mo siya sa kanyang pisngi.

Originating from the root 'hagkan' meaning 'kiss'.

Kiss me

Requesting to be kissed.

Pahagkan mo ako

hagkan

The root word for 'pahagkan' referring to the act of kissing.

hagkan

halik

A form of kiss but more commonly used as a noun.

halik

To act cool or to be lively

You seem really happy, it's like you’re showing off your joy today!

Ang saya-saya mo talaga, parang pahagkan ka sa saya ngayon!

To show off or demonstrate skill

You’re really good at playing the piano, you’re showing off!

Ang galing mo magpiano, nakaka-pahagkan ka!