Romantika (en. Romance)

/roˈmantika/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of feeling or relationship filled with love and emotion.
Their romance is full of joy and happiness.
Ang kanilang romantika ay puno ng saya at saya.
The art or style that focuses on love, desire, and intense feelings.
Romance is often featured in literary works.
Madalas na itinatampok sa mga akdang pampanitikan ang romantika.
A theme or category in art and literature that depicts idealized love.
Romance is an important theme in many films.
Ang romantika ay isang mahalagang tema sa maraming pelikula.

Etymology

From the French word 'romantique'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

romantic night
A night filled with love and special moments.
romantikong gabi
romantic book
A book focused on the theme of love.
romantikang aklat

Related Words

romantic
A person who has a penchant for romance or displays romantic feelings.
romantiko
love
A deep feeling of liking or affection for someone.
pag-ibig

Slang Meanings

Super cheesy or dramatic love.
I haven't watched romance movies in a long time, I was just hoping for a big cheesy film.
Ang tagal ko nang hindi nakakapanood ng mga romantika, gusto ko nga sana ng malaking pa-cheesy na pelikula.
A moment or story that brings joy and excitement.
The scenes in this romance are so fun, they give me butterflies!
Parang ang saya saya ng mga eksena sa romantika na 'to, nakaka-kilig!
Intensity of emotions caused by such stories.
Wow, this romance is so intense, I'm melting!
Grabe, ang lakas ng romantika na to, natutunaw na ako!