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mahilig

Filipino / Tagalog language translation for the meaning of the word mahilig in the Tagalog Dictionary.

Definition for the Tagalog word mahilig:

mahilig

[adjective] fond of; like; likes; prone to

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Root: hilig

Usage Notes:

Avoid using "mahilig" when referring to persons or people because it would suggest something like a "carnal addiction" for them. Deciding when to use "Gusto" or "Mahilig" can sometimes cause confusion for new students. "Gusto" expresses wanting, or liking something, or approval, or a favorable opinion of something; while "mahilig" expresses fondness for something and often a desire to "do something" to the object of approval.

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Mahilig Example Sentences in Tagalog: (10)

Example sentences hand-crafted by professional Filipino teachers and writers.

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Mahilig akó sa ice cream.

I am fond of ice cream. (I like ice cream, but don't necessarily want it right now)

Mahilig si Anna sa mga kantá ni Beyonce.

Anna is fond of songs by Beyonce.

Mahilig ka bang magsulát?

Are you fond of writing?

Hindî akó mahilig sumayáw.

I am not fond of dancing.

Mahilig ka bang maglutò?

Do you enjoy / Are you fond of cooking?

Mahilig magpóst si Julie sa Facebook. (Taglish)

Julie is fond of posting on Facebook.

Mahilig kang magkalát ng tsismis.

You like to spread rumors / gossip.

Mahilig magpuntá si Carlo sa mga pagtitipong may inuman.

Carlo is fond of going to parties that have drinking sessions.

Mahilig si Jude kumantá kahit na walâ siyá sa tono.

Jude is fond of singing even though he's out of tune.

Mahilig magsinungalíng ang batà.

The child likes to lie.

User-submitted Example Sentences (5):

User-submitted example sentences from Tatoeba who have self reported as being fluent in Tagalog.

Mahilig ako sa tula.