Sintahan (en. A love letter)

/sinˈtahan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A letter containing a message of love.
She received a love letter from her boyfriend.
Nakatanggap siya ng sintahan mula sa kanyang kasintahan.
A translation of feelings of love in the form of a written message.
The love letter was filled with sweet words.
Ang sintahan ay puno ng mga matatamis na salita.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'sinta' meaning love.

Common Phrases and Expressions

love letter from a beloved
Letter from a loved one.
sintahan ni sinta

Related Words

beloved
A term used to describe a person who is loved or cherished.
sinta
love
A deep feeling of attachment or desire for someone.
pag-ibig

Slang Meanings

A deep love or attraction.
I feel such sintahan for him; it's like he's everything to me.
Sobrang sintahan ang nararamdaman ko sa kanya, para bang siya na ang lahat sa akin.
An extremely sweet or affectionate feeling towards someone.
Wow, my sintahan for that friend is so strong, we're like a couple!
Grabe, ang sintahan ko sa kaibigan kong iyon, para na kaming magkasintahan!
Trust and understanding with someone important to you.
Because of our sintahan, we understand each other even without talking.
Dahil sa sintahan namin, nagkakaintindihan kami kahit hindi pa kami nag-uusap.