Panabikan (en. Longing)

pah-nah-BEE-kahn

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A strong desire or longing for a person or thing.
I felt a longing for his return.
Naramdaman ko ang panabikan sa kanyang pagbabalik.
The feeling of excitement awaiting something expected.
The longing for his performance was truly exciting.
Ang panabikan sa kanyang pagtatanghal ay tunay na kapana-panabik.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I long for you
Yearning for your presence.
panabikan ka

Related Words

waiting
An act of waiting or expecting something to come.
naghihintay
grief
A type of emotion that describes sadness or dissatisfaction.
pamimighati

Slang Meanings

missing someone
I've been missing you! It’s been so long since you were here.
Panabikan na kita! Ang tagal na nitong wala.
something to look forward to
Looking forward to SB19's concert next month!
Panabikan ang concert ni SB19 sa susunod na buwan!
yearning for something
I really miss our fun times in college.
Panabikan talaga ang mga libangan natin sa college.