From root: halik
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nanghalik
nang-ha-LIK
kissed many or repeatedly
Present (Incomplete)
nanghahalik
nang-ha-ha-LIK
is kissing many or repeatedly
Future (Contemplated)
manghahalik
mang-ha-ha-LIK
will kiss many or repeatedly
Usage Note
Manghalik is used when describing the act of kissing multiple people or kissing someone repeatedly, emphasizing a distributive or habitual behavior. It is often seen in contexts where someone is being overly affectionate or is greeting several individuals in succession.
Examples
" Mahilig manghalik ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child loves to kiss everyone.
Literal Translation
Fond kiss-repeatedly the child.
" Mahilig manghalik ang sanggol. "
Natural Translation
The baby is fond of kissing people repeatedly.
Literal Translation
Fond to-kiss many the baby.
" Tuwing umuuwi si Tatay galing sa trabaho, nanghahalik siya sa lahat ng kanyang mga anak nang isa-isa. "
Natural Translation
Whenever Dad comes home from work, he kisses each of his children one by one.
Literal Translation
Every comes-home Dad from work, kissing-repeatedly he to all of his children one-by-one.
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