EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to attempt; to try...
taping, recording (for a show)...
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/mag-tang-KA/
FIL: Subukang gawin ang isang bagay, lalo na ang isang mahirap o mapanganib; magkaroon ng intensyon o balak.
EN: to attempt; to try
This is the verb for 'A for effort.' It's when you try to do something, but there's a strong implication that you might fail. 'Nag-tangka siyang magluto ng adobo, pero nasunog.' (He attempted to cook adobo, but it got burnt.) It often carries a hint of daring or even foolishness. When someone tries to do something bad, like 'magtangkang magnakaw' (to attempt to steal), it's definitely negative.
Often implies an unsuccessful or incomplete action. Can have neutral or negative connotations depending on the context.
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🇵🇭 Huwag kang magtangka na tumakas dahil mahuhuli ka rin.
🇺🇸 Don't attempt to escape because you will eventually be caught.
🇵🇭 Nagtangka siyang ayusin ang sirang gripo pero lalo lang lumakas ang tulo.
🇺🇸 He tried to fix the broken faucet but the leak just got worse.
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