MANLIGAW

now-standard variation of mangligaw

This word can mean two different things, each definition differentiated by accented syllable.



root word: ligáw (lost)

manligáw: to misguide; to stray


root word: lígaw (courtship)

manlígaw: to woo

Paano manlígaw ng babae?
How to woo a woman?
How to court a woman?

Bata ka pa para manlígaw.
You’re too young to be courting.

Sino ang mag-iisip manlígaw kay Ana?
Who would think to court Ana?


MGA KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG

manlígaw: manuyo; magpahayag ng pag-ibig

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