Patanggi (en. Favorite)

/pah-tang-gee/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing that has special value or is a favorite.
Maria is my favorite among all my friends.
Si Maria ang aking patanggi sa lahat ng mga kaibigan ko.

Etymology

Second form of the word 'tangi' which means 'special' or 'favorite.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

My favorite
This refers to a person or thing that is favorite or special to someone.
Ang aking patanggi

Related Words

favorite
A word that refers to a thing or person that is preferred over others.
paborito

Slang Meanings

Food that's delicious or just having a blast in life.
I'm so happy right now, I'm just like patanggi!
Ang saya-saya ko ngayon, parang patanggi lang!
Extreme happiness or a shout of excitement.
When I got the news, I was just patanggi with joy!
Yung pagka-receive ko ng balita, patanggi ako sa tuwa!
Random or chaotic, without a specific plan.
Let's go! We're just patanggi on the road!
Tara na! Patanggi na tayo sa kalsada!