EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
magnetic, enchanting, mesmerizing...
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FIL: Nagtataglay ng pambihirang pang-akit o gayuma na tila hindi maipaliwanag at mahirap iwasan; may katulad na epekto sa isang balani o magnet.
EN: magnetic, enchanting, mesmerizing
That crush you have who isn't conventionally handsome/pretty, but there's just *something* about them that pulls you in. It's the charisma of a great speaker, the charm of a K-drama lead, or the allure of a mysterious new place. It’s a pull you can't quite explain, parang magnet.
From `nakaka-` (causative prefix) + `balani` (magnet, charm).
ROOT MEANING: magnetism; charm; allure
Implies a strong, almost magical attraction. Stronger than 'kaakit-akit'.
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🇵🇭 May nakakabalani na ngiti ang artistang iyon.
🇺🇸 That celebrity has a mesmerizing smile.
🇵🇭 Ang ganda ng El Nido ay tunay na nakakabalani.
🇺🇸 The beauty of El Nido is truly enchanting.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.