Dumayal (en. To wheedle)

/duma·jal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A movement or action that describes an effort to obtain something in a sweet or clever manner.

He tried to wheedle to get what he wanted.

Sinubukan niyang dumayal upang makuha ang kanyang gusto.

The act of enticing or persuading another person with the intention of gaining their sympathy or favor.

He often wheedled his friends for help.

Madalas siyang dumayal sa kanyang mga kaibigan para sa tulong.

The method of gaining trust or favor of a person through lies or deceptive words.

Do not wheedle many promises if you cannot fulfill them.

Huwag kang dumayal ng maraming pangako kung hindi mo naman kayang tuparin.

Indigenous to the language

wheedle someone

My persuasion or expression of feelings to gain the trust of another person.

dumayal ng loob

attraction

A term that describes the act of attracting or trying to gain the attention of another person.

pang-akit

Be true to yourself or don't pretend.

Just be real, don't act cool if you're really not.

Dumayal ka na, huwag kang magpaka-bibo kung hindi ka talaga.

To be honest or go along with what others want.

Why did you go along with him? Do you really need to do that?

Bakit ka dumayal sa kanya? Kailangan mo bang gawin 'yan?