EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
enticement, act of persuading...
to make someone drink; to give a drink to...
riddle; puzzle; brain-teaser...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
/pag-eng-GAN-yo/
FIL: Ang akto ng paghikayat, pag-akit, o paghimok sa isang tao na gawin ang isang bagay, kadalasan sa pamamagitan ng pag-aalok ng pabuya o benepisyo.
EN: enticement, act of persuading
This is the art of convincing someone. It's the 'Sige na, please?' power move. Your friend's pag-engganyo is why you ended up at a milk tea shop despite being on a diet. It's how online sellers lure you into a 'mine' spree during a live session. It's the gentle (or not-so-gentle) push towards a 'yes'.
From Spanish 'engaño' (deceit, trick), but its Tagalog usage has evolved to mean 'entice' or 'persuade' more than 'deceive'.
Can have a slightly negative connotation of luring someone, but is often used neutrally for persuading or encouraging.
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🇵🇭 Epektibo ang kanyang pag-engganyo kaya marami ang sumali sa kanilang grupo.
🇺🇸 His persuasion was effective, which is why many joined their group.
🇵🇭 Huwag kang magpadala sa pag-engganyo ng mga taong may masamang intensyon.
🇺🇸 Don't be swayed by the enticement of people with bad intentions.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.