kasintahan
kasintáhan with stress marks
loved one; boyfriend/girlfriend
From root: sinta
Usage Note
Kasintahan is the standard Tagalog term for a romantic partner — boyfriend or girlfriend. It implies emotional closeness and commitment. Younger Filipinos today also use the English loanwords 'boyfriend' or 'girlfriend,' but kasintahan remains widely understood and used in formal and literary contexts.
Examples
" May kasintahan na siya. "
Natural Translation
He/She already has a partner.
Literal Translation
Has partner already he/she.
" Ipinakilala niya ang kanyang kasintahan sa pamilya. "
Natural Translation
He/She introduced his/her girlfriend to the family.
Literal Translation
Introduced he/she the his/her girlfriend to-the family.
" Matagal na silang magkasintahan ngunit nais pa nilang maipon nang husto bago tuluyang magpakasal. "
Natural Translation
They have been a couple for a long time, but they still want to save up well before finally getting married.
Literal Translation
Long-time already they couple but want still they to-save very-much before finally to-marry.
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