EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
persuasive...
manner of answering; the act of answering back...
sacredness; sanctity...
Pang-uri
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FIL: May kakayahang makakumbinsi o mag-udyok sa iba na maniwala, sumang-ayon, o gawin ang isang bagay.
EN: persuasive
The skill of your friend who convinces you to go out on a Friday night even if you're broke and tired. Also, the skill of every online seller sa live selling: 'Mine na, mga sis! Last piece na 'to!' They can sell ice to an Eskimo. It's the power to make people say 'yes'.
From "ma-" (adjective prefix) + "pang-" (instrumental prefix) + "hikayat" (persuade).
ROOT MEANING: persuasion, inducement
Describes a person, speech, or argument that is good at convincing others.
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🇵🇭 Mapanghikayat ang kanyang talumpati kaya marami ang bumoto sa kanya.
🇺🇸 His speech was persuasive, which is why many voted for him.
🇵🇭 Gumamit siya ng mapanghikayat na tono upang makuha ang gusto niya.
🇺🇸 She used a persuasive tone to get what she wanted.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.