pag-ibig
Filipino / Tagalog language translation for the meaning of the word pag-ibig in the Tagalog Dictionary.Definition for the Tagalog word pag-ibig:
pag-ibig 
[noun] love; loving; romantically loving; romantic affection
[adjective] loved; beloved
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Root: ibig
Usage Notes:"Pag-ibig" suggests a more intense level of love and when directed at people would most likely mean romantic love. "Pagmamahál" is more general in application.
You can have "pagmamahal" towards everyone you know, but it would sound improper if you'd have "pag-ibig" towards your parents, siblings, children, relatives, and friends other than that special someone in your life.
You can have "pagmamahal" towards everyone you know, but it would sound improper if you'd have "pag-ibig" towards your parents, siblings, children, relatives, and friends other than that special someone in your life.
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How to pronounce pag-ibig:
PAG-IBIG AUDIO CLIP:
Markup Code:
[rec:988]
Markup Code:
[rec:988]
Related Filipino Words:
ibigibig sabihinumibigibiginmaibiganpag-íibigánKaibig-ibigkaibigánpakikipagkaibiganmangingibigRelated English Words:
loveromantically lovinglovedbelovedlovingromantic loveaffectionromantic affection
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