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    Waligwigan (en. Longing)

    wa-li-gwi-gan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A feeling of intense desire or yearning for something or someone.
    His longing for his father remained unwavering no matter how long they had been apart.
    Ang kanyang waligwigan para sa kanyang ama ay hindi matitinag kahit gaano pa man katagal silang hindi nagkikita.
    An emotion that drives a person to want or desire to have something.
    The people's longing for peace seems eternal.
    Ang waligwigan ng mga tao para sa kapayapaan ay tila walang hanggan.

    Etymology

    The term 'waligwigan' originates from the word 'walig' meaning 'longing' and 'wigan' referring to 'matching'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    longing for home
    The desire to go home or to rest at home.
    waligwigan sa bahay

    Related Words

    dream
    A deep desire or aspiration that may be based on longing.
    pangarap

    Slang Meanings

    Quick movements or actions.
    The quick movements of the kids on the street are amusing.
    Ang waligwigan ng mga bata sa kalsada ay nakakatuwa.
    Strange movements, like there’s a different vibe.
    His dance moves have a weird vibe that I can't comprehend.
    Ang dance moves niya ay may waligwigan na hindi ko maintindihan.
    Confidence, like having high energy.
    His energy at the party is so high that everyone notices.
    Sobrang waligwigan niya sa party, lahat napapansin.