Pairugan (en. Love)

/paɪˈruɡan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person loved by others.
She is the love of everyone in our village.
Siya ang pairugan ng lahat sa ating baryo.
A feeling of affection or love.
Love is an important aspect of our lives.
Ang pairugan ay isang mahalagang aspekto ng ating buhay.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'pairug' which means 'beloved' or 'to love'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

love of the heart
beloved person
pairugan ng puso

Related Words

love
A broader concept of affection and relationships.
pag-ibig
loving
A person or action that brings love.
nagmamahal

Slang Meanings

Super angry
The intensity of his anger over what his friend did really gave me goosebumps.
Ang pairugan niya sa ginawa ng kaibigan niya ay talaga namang tumindig ang balahibo ko.
Standoffish
I don’t want to approach that person, they look standoffish!
Ayaw kong lapitan yan, mukhang pairugan eh!
Angry at everyone
I mean, he's angry at everyone, it's like he's taking it out on everyone.
As in pairugan siya, parang lahat na lang tinatamaan.