EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to dare, to be bold, to venture...
a mutual exchange of affection; a place for affect...
a covering or shroud; a place of covering...
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/ma-nga-HAS/
FIL: Ang pagkakaroon ng lakas ng loob na gawin ang isang bagay na mapanganib, hindi pangkaraniwan, o labag sa inaasahan.
EN: to dare, to be bold, to venture
This is the verb for taking a risk. It's when you finally chat your long-time crush, resign from your job to start a business, or question your boss during a meeting. 'Sino ang mangangahas?' ('Who will dare?') is the challenge thrown down when something scary needs to be done. It’s about having the guts, the audacity.
The root 'ahas' in this context means 'daring' or 'boldness', and is distinct from 'ahas' meaning 'snake', although a metaphorical connection is sometimes speculated.
ROOT MEANING: snake; traitor
Often used in contexts of courage, audacity, or transgression. Not to be confused with actions related to snakes.
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🇵🇭 Walang mangahas na sumuway sa utos ng hari.
🇺🇸 No one dared to disobey the king's order.
🇵🇭 Sino ang mangangahas na sabihin ang katotohanan sa kanya?
🇺🇸 Who will be bold enough to tell him the truth?
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.