EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to take advantage of...
makes something clear; explains; clarifies...
makes something last; causes to remain...
Pang-uri
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FIL: Samantalahin ang isang pagkakataon, tao, o bagay para sa sariling kapakinabangan.
EN: to take advantage of
This is the Tagalized version of the Spanish "aprovechar". It's what you do when there's a "Buy 1 Take 1" sale, or when your crush is suddenly single. It can be positive (taking an opportunity) or negative (exploiting someone). Think of it as the motto for anyone who sees a window of opportunity and dives through it headfirst. "Carpe diem, bes!"
From Spanish 'aprovechar' (to take advantage of).
Often has a slightly negative connotation of opportunism or exploitation, but can also be used neutrally for seizing an opportunity.
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🇵🇭 Aprobetsahin mo ang pagkakataong makapag-aral sa ibang bansa.
🇺🇸 Take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad.
🇵🇭 Huwag mong aprobetsahin ang kabaitan niya.
🇺🇸 Don't take advantage of his kindness.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.