From root: halik
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
hinagkan
hi-nag-KAN
kissed
Present (Incomplete)
hinahagkan
hi-na-hag-KAN
kissing
Future (Contemplated)
hahagkan
ha-hag-KAN
will kiss
Usage Note
Hagkan is a formal or literary term for 'to kiss,' often used in poetry, songs, or solemn contexts to express deep affection or respect. It is less common in everyday conversation than the standard word 'halikan,' making it sound more romantic or classical.
Examples
" Gusto kong hagkan ang bata. "
Natural Translation
I want to kiss the child.
Literal Translation
Want I kiss the child.
" Gusto kong hagkan ang anak ko. "
Natural Translation
I want to kiss my child.
Literal Translation
Want I kiss the child me.
" Bago tuluyang umalis, hinagkan ng ama ang noo ng kanyang anak bilang tanda ng kanyang pagmamahal. "
Natural Translation
Before finally leaving, the father kissed his child's forehead as a sign of his love.
Literal Translation
Before fully leave, kissed of father the forehead of his child as sign of his love.
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