Panliligaw (en. Courtship)

pan-li-li-gaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of connecting or dating with the aim of winning someone's heart.
Courtship is an important part of having a romantic relationship.
Ang panliligaw ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng pagkakaroon ng romantikong relasyon.
Effort to express love to someone through kind gestures and words.
There are many ways to court someone such as writing a poem or giving flowers.
Maraming paraan ng panliligaw tulad ng pagsulat ng tula o pagbibigay ng bulaklak.
Traditional way of seeking a partner in life.
In previous decades, courtship was more formal compared to today.
Sa mga nakaraang dekada, ang panliligaw ay higit na pormal kumpara sa kasalukuyan.

Etymology

From the root 'ligaw' meaning 'to seek love or a partner.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

The courtship is heating up.
The process of courtship is becoming more serious.
Nag-iinit ang panliligaw
The art of courting.
The ability for good courtship methods.
Sining ng panliligaw

Related Words

to woo
The act of courting a woman or man with the aim to win their heart.
ligaw
romantic partner
A person who is special in your heart usually in a relationship.
kasintahan

Slang Meanings

lying to win someone's heart
Wow, his wooing is all about bragging and exaggeration!
Grabe yung panliligaw niya, puro kayabangan at exaggeration!
giddy moments in flirting
Their courtship is so cute, so many giddy moments!
Sobrang cute ng panliligaw nila, ang daming kilig moments!
dating or getting to know someone
Earlier, we went on a date, courtship was fun!
Kanina, nag-date kami, ang saya ng panliligaw!