kilig

Questions

What does kilig mean?

excited; thrilled; the feeling of butterflies in one's stomach due to romantic tension.

Where does kilig come from?

Borrowed from Tagalog kilig.

How to pronounce kilig

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “kilig”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “kilig”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “kilig” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.