magtalik
The Tagalog phrase for "make love" is magtalik.
The word magtalik is used to describe the act of engaging in sexual intercourse.
Meaning: to engage in sexual intercourse (verb)
Did you know?
- Because of the influence of the Catholic Church, many Tagalog speakers use the word kasalanan meaning 'sin' as a coded way to refer to the act of magtalik outside of marriage.
- The root word talik is related to the concept of 'closeness' or 'intimacy' in an abstract sense, but in modern usage, it has become almost exclusively clinical or blunt.
- Tagalog has several 'levels' of this phrase, ranging from the poetic and archaic to the extremely vulgar, which are not interchangeable in social settings.
Examples in context
- Nais nilang magtalik sa silid.They want to make love in the room.
Example conversation
A couple is discussing their intimate relationship at home.
- AngelaGusto mo bang magtalik ngayon, Juan?Do you want to make love now, Juan?
- JuanOo, mahal kita, Angela.Yes, I love you, Angela.
- AngelaMasaya akong magtalik kasama ka.I am happy to make love with you.
- JuanAko rin, mahal.Me too, love.
