Sabikin (en. Desire)
sa-bi-kin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The desire or longing to have something.
The children's desire for the new toy was evident.
Ang sabikin ng mga bata sa bagong laruan ay kitang-kita.
verb
The act of having intense desire.
He desires for the trip he has long yearned for.
Sabikin siya para sa matagal na niyang inasam na paglalakbay.
Etymology
Root word: sabik
Common Phrases and Expressions
yearning for success
intense desire to achieve success
sabikin ng tagumpay
Related Words
eager
Means having an intense desire or excitement.
sabik
Slang Meanings
To cause someone to indulge in bad or undesirable behavior.
Don't be a bad influence, that's not good for you.
Huwag kang sabikin, hindi mabuti yan sa'yo.
To influence or motivate someone to do something.
He was the one who motivated me to study hard.
Siya ang sabikin sa akin na mag-aral ng mabuti.
To inspire or encourage positive action.
People need to be encouraged in projects like this.
Kailangan ang mga tao na sabikin sa mga ganitong proyekto.