Paligawligaw (en. Courting)

pah-li-gaw-li-gaw

Meaning & Definition

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verb

The act of courting or flirting or befriending someone with romantic intention.

Juan has been courting Maria for many months before he established a relationship.

Si Juan ay paligawligaw kay Maria sa loob ng maraming buwan bago siya nagtatag ng isang relasyon.

The expression of interest in someone to have a romantic relationship.

They courted each other at the social events they attended.

Sila ay nagpaligawligaw sa isa't isa sa mga social events na kanilang dinadalo.

From the word 'ligaw', meaning 'to show interest or friendship', and 'paligaw' as an act of courting someone's heart.

to court

the process of courting someone you like.

magpaligaw

in the courting stage

the phase of development in a romantic relationship.

nasa estado ng paligawligaw

courting

An act of showing interest or love to someone with the aim of having a romantic relationship.

ligaw

courting process

The effort to win someone's heart through romantic means.

panliligaw

Frequent courtship or showing interest in someone.

Jake is always courting his crush Maria every time they see each other at school.

Si Jake ay paligawligaw sa kanyang crush na si Maria sa tuwing nagkikita sila sa eskuwela.

Flirtation or non-serious desire to date or get to know someone.

The new visitors at the party are always just flirting, nothing serious.

Laging paligawligaw lang ang mga bagong bisita sa party, walang seryosohan.

Casual chatting or flirting with some effort but without commitment.

Their relationship is just like flirtation; they just act sweet with each other but don't want commitment.

Ang relasyon nila ay parang paligawligaw lang, para lang silang naglalambingan pero ayaw ng commitment.