Paligawan (en. Courtship)

pah-lee-gah-wan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A process of seeking love or courting.

Courtship is part of Filipino culture that demonstrates respect.

Ang paligawan ay bahagi ng kulturang Pilipino na nagpapakita ng paggalang.

The stage before marriage, often with rituals or traditions.

During courtship, there are various traditional customs.

Sa panahon ng paligawan, may mga klase ng tradisyonal na pamamalakad.

The consideration and offering of time for someone you like.

Courtship requires patience and proper understanding.

Ang paligawan ay nangangailangan ng tiyaga at tamang pagkakaintindi.

Derived from the word 'ligaw' which means 'to propose love'

in love

a sign of true love during courtship

nagmamahalan

suitor

a person in the process of courting

manliligaw

love

A deep feeling or attraction towards someone.

pag-ibig

marriage

The union of two people in a legal and social ceremony.

kasal

to flirt

I just watch my friends flirt at events.

Sinasaksihan ko na lang ang mga kaibigan ko na nagpa-paligawan sa mga event.

to look for a partner

He’s looking for ways to flirt with his crush.

Naghahanap na siya ng paraan para makapagpaligawan sa crush niya.

to flirt or make romantic advances

Why does it seem like he’s taking too long to flirt with her? I hope they get flirty soon!

Bakit parang ang tagal niya makapagpaligawan sa kanya, sana maglandi na sila!

to prey on (someone romantically)

As long as I find someone to charm, I’ll start preying on them romantically.

Basta't makahanap ako ng nadidiligan, ako'y mangbiktima na sa mga paligawan.

to make a move on (someone)

Wait, let me make a move on him before I start flirting with her.

Teka, mag-snatch muna ako bago ako magpaligawan sa kanya.