Tugaygayan (en. Relationship)
/tuːˈɡaɪˌɡaɪ.ən/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of having a connection with another person.
Their relationship became stronger over time.
Ang kanilang tugaygayan ay naging mas matatag sa paglipas ng panahon.
The connection or relationship between people or groups.
Many relationships were formed in their project.
Maraming tugaygayan ang nabuo sa kanilang proyekto.
A type of union focused on emotional connection.
Their relationship is filled with love and trust.
Ang tugaygayan nila ay puno ng pagmamahal at tiwala.
Etymology
From the root word 'tugay' which refers to relation or connection.
Common Phrases and Expressions
relationship in the family
Connection or relationship within the family.
tugaygayan sa pamilya
friendship relationships
Relationships between friends.
mga tugaygayan ng kaibigan
Related Words
establishing
The process of establishing a relationship or connection.
pagtugay
friendship
A type of relationship based on understanding and trust.
pagkakaibigan
Slang Meanings
Like someone who knows about news you don't want to know.
That gossip sounds like tugaygayan, I thought it had nothing to do with me.
Parang tugaygayan 'yang chika na yan, akala ko ba walang kinalaman sa akin.
Someone who's always around to tell you what's up, even if you're not interested.
Don't worry, there’s tugaygayan again, he knows all the latest.
Huwag kang mag-alala, nandiyan si tugaygayan na naman, alam na alam niya ang latest.