Pananaghili (en. Yearning)

pah-nah-nah-gee-lee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A deep feeling of desire or longing for something or someone important.

His yearning for his deceased friend does not fade.

Ang kanyang pananaghili sa yumaong kaibigan ay hindi naglalaho.

An emotion that connects a person to their memories or past.

His yearning for childhood brings him both joy and sadness.

Ang pananaghili niya sa bata ay nagdudulot sa kanya ng saya at lungkot.

A type of excitement that comes from the desire to achieve something.

The students' yearning for knowledge is reflected in their diligent studies.

Ang pananaghili ng mga estudyante para sa kaalaman ay nakikita sa kanilang masigasig na pag-aaral.

derived from the word 'naghili' meaning 'many' or 'large', combined with the prefix 'pana-' indicating a characteristic of desire or longing.

Yearning for the past

Desire or feeling of wanting to return to memories or experiences from the past.

Pananaghili sa nakaraan

Longing for a loved one

The feeling of sadness and desire to be reunited with someone important.

Pananaghili sa isang mahal sa buhay

yearning

The act of having longing or desire for something.

naghahalin

to express

To express the feeling of longing through words.

sambitin

Craving for food or delicious meals

I'm definitely craving the eateries on the corner.

Paniguradong pananaghili ako sa mga karinderya sa kanto.

Intense desire for something

Oh no, I'm craving Maria's new shoes again!

Naku, pananaghili na naman ako sa bagong sapatos ni Maria!

Salivating or being fond of sweet treats

Whenever I see a cake, I'm immediately craving it.

Pag nakakita ako ng cake, pananaghili na ako kaagad.