EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to be able to attract; to entice...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/ma-ka-A-kit/
FIL: Ang magkaroon ng kapangyarihan o katangiang makahikayat o makabighani ng pansin, paghanga, o pagnanais.
EN: to be able to attract; to entice
The power of a "SALE" sign to a certified tita. The "rizz" of a charming suitor. The delicious smell of sinigang that calls you to the dinner table. It's the ability to pull something or someone towards you, whether it's customers, admirers, or just plain attention. "Paano ba makaakit ng swerte?"
maka- (ability/causative prefix) + akit (attraction)
Can be used for romantic attraction, attracting customers, or simply drawing attention. The more common form is 'nakakaakit' (is attractive).
🇵🇭 Gumagamit sila ng magagandang display para makaakit ng mga mamimili.
🇺🇸 They use beautiful displays to attract customers.
🇵🇭 Ang kanyang ngiti ay sapat na para makaakit ng kahit sino.
🇺🇸 Her smile is enough to attract anyone.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.