Someone once asked me, “What is the direct English translation of kilig?” I had to take a long pause and try to rummage my head with a good answer. The best I could come up with was “giggle”, and as far as we all know, giggle is more of a chuckle. Not even close to the idea of “kinikilig”.
What does “kilig” mean? It’s definitely linked with the feeling of romance. However, “kilig” in another form would also actually mean that gush of sheer bliss brought about by certain moments. When someone tells you “Dapat may kilig-factor!” (There should be that factor of “kilig”), you get the impression that “kilig” is something that makes a person smile, get excited, or at the very least, interested. It’s a positive feeling related to giddiness as we often hear it from girls crying “Kinikilig ako!” (I am “kilig”).Whether the cause be a crush who happened to pass by and ask “Hey, how are you doing?”, or a short phone call from your girlfriend who whispered “Love you”, the recipient oftentimes confesses that feeling of “kilig”.
Going by the idea that “kilig” is not only limited to the prowess of romance, it would entail that a person could get the “kilig-feeling” under other circumstances. Perhaps, unfortunately, only in rare occasions would anyone use the term “kinikilig” if it were not because of a special someone. For instance, in Bigkas, an organization I work with that aims to help children read and write, did I meet a couple of students who showed the telltale signs of “kinikilig” where they get excited at every successful day with the children, defined by full interaction and participation from each tutee.
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- Angela Rose Ferrer, Guest Blogger
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- Angela Rose Ferrer, Guest Blogger
UA&P - I Share Happiness
i never thought there are so many meanings for "kilig". i really thought it was only linked to romance! cool post :D
oh and btw, i felt the "kilig" feeling already ;D
Wow, I didn't know what "kling" or even heard of the word before! While I was reading this post I kept thinking of "fling." ;)
jess, it's more than a fling.. =)
am I allowed to do refer to jess' comment? sorry i'm such a noob!
eniweiz..
@jess
It might be that you've felt the kilig factor you're just unaware of it. =_=
Until now.
ay wrong grammar!!!
I meant: am i allowed to refer at jess' comment...
for me "kilig" is like a jolt of happiness. it's as if bliss is zapped into me.
the closest translation i can think of is "tickled pink"
"kilig" so corny... thats old school...
"oh and btw, i felt the "kilig" feeling already ;D"
-wooo!!! really?? how?? im curious...
there are a lot of movies that has this "kilig" or whatever... and i hate it.. so cheesy...
"there are a lot of movies that has this "kilig" or whatever... and i hate it.. so cheesy..."
movie hater! its not cheesy. its romantic... why are you so bitter? huh?? are you heartbroken?? haha..
That's why they say certain meanings are "lost in translation". Best example I've ever been told about... RICE.
In Filipino culture, rice has a number of "names" depending on its state. It can be kanin, bigas, palay... and there are many more terms. But in english, it's RICE. O_O
Anyway.. KILIG! haha. Its meaning can stretch as far as there are many attributes to the feeling of LOVE, I think. ^_^
haha this is a cool entry, i never thought about the fact that "kilig" doesn't have a one English word counterpart. Nice
@ movie hater:
why? being 'kilig' isn't really cheesy... it depends on the context.. i'm sure you've felt that at some point in your life.. you might not have noticed it..
@ movie hater:
BOO YOU!! Why so much anger and hatred? you must see a psychologist
hmm... kilig??.. i think joao's right.. the closest translation is tickled pink... coz kilig makes you blush.. shy.. embarassed... excited.. and all those different emotions (it depends on whatever situation you are facing though).. :)
this entry made me think... yeah... kilig doesn't have an English translation.. wonder why.. isn't this emotion felt by everyone across boarders? i'm sure a lot of people have experienced this already...
@ movie hater:
why don't you like romantic movies? then what movies do you like? i love those romantic movies, they just give you the kilig's you need whenever you feel down. who wouldn't want to be happy every now and then?
@ curious george:
yeah i agree with you, im sure there are a lot of other countries who've experienced it. It's just that the Filipino word can describe it in just 1 word, hehe
i hate the word "kilig"! it reminds of my ex.
bitter exbf: get a life and move on!
anonymous: i'm over her but the word kilig reminds of my ex because she always use it and all along i thought she really loves me. i equated kilig with love. it was really stupid of me. grrr.
well, you're better off without her. actions speak louder than words. remember that!
Bitter exbf, tt takes time to heal those wounds. But trust me they will. But don't forget not to lose sight of hope. Without hope, you won't see that there are opportunities around you.
i wish there were opportunities around me. i've been out of the dating scene for a long time now. anyone here who wants to date me? i'm that bad looking. kidding.
@ pearl:
"why? being 'kilig' isn't really cheesy... it depends on the context.. i'm sure you've felt that at some point in your life.. you might not have noticed it.."
-umm i dont think so... i know myself and i know how i feel.. definitely no kilig in me or anything...
@ movie freak
"BOO YOU!! Why so much anger and hatred? you must see a psychologist"
there is no anger or hatred. ok? and i dont need any counseling or some sort. im totalyy fine. so stop with that issue...
@ lovechucks
"why don't you like romantic movies? then what movies do you like? i love those romantic movies, they just give you the kilig's you need whenever you feel down. who wouldn't want to be happy every now and then?"
isnt it obvious in the name? i hate movies.. so i dont like any movie... hating movies make me happy...
to movie hater: dude, what's wrong with you? stop spreading animosity and hatred! where is the love in you? BOO you (100 times)!
maybe movie hater is bitter like me! i know it's hard to move on but you got to do it! be strong!
im soo kilig today! hahaha
oh. movie hater. get a source of kilig. then you'll be happy :) haha
@ anonymous
"to movie hater: dude, what's wrong with you? stop spreading animosity and hatred! where is the love in you? BOO you (100 times)!"
where is the love in me? its in hating movies.. and with what you are doing, fighting with me.. and saying boo to me.. you are also spreading hate.. so we are just the same..
bitter exbf
im available... haha.. c: and no need to be bitter..i'l save you from the bitterness.. i'm sweet.. whow!! so cheesy...
WAIT A MINUTE!!
what is happening here??
a love match??
oooohhhh... this is getting more interesting... i want to know if there will be something...
guys.. lets hook them up..
(bitter exbf and sweet & available)
this is where their love story will begin...
@ bitter exbf
"maybe movie hater is bitter like me! i know it's hard to move on but you got to do it! be strong!"
hey.. im not bitter.. and i dont need to move on.. you do.. so go help urself... i see sweet and available over there... go!!
hey i was just kidding around. i don't do online dating. where you from sweet and available? hahahaha
movie hater: stop picking on me. you started it.
you guys are so...
*kilig*
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