katipan
katipán with stress marks
loved one; boyfriend/girlfriend
From root: tipon
Usage Note
Katipan is a formal or literary word for a romantic partner. It is derived from the root 'tipon' (to gather/unite) and carries a sense of commitment. More commonly encountered in poetry and songs than in everyday speech.
Examples
" Siya ang aking katipan. "
Natural Translation
She is my beloved.
Literal Translation
She the my loved-one.
" Ikaw ang aking katipan magpakailanman. "
Natural Translation
You are my beloved forever.
Literal Translation
You the my loved-one forever.
" Sa bawat tula niya, palaging binabanggit ang pangalan ng kanyang katipan na nasa malayo. "
Natural Translation
In every poem of his, he always mentions the name of his beloved who is far away.
Literal Translation
In each poem his, always mentioned the name of his loved-one that is far.
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