Engkantuhin (en. To enchant)

en-gan-toh-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of giving or creating magic that causes attraction.

You need to enchant him to keep his attention.

Kailangan mo siyang engkantuhin upang mapanatili ang kanyang atensyon.

The act of affecting a person or thing through supernatural powers.

He wants to enchant the flowers to enhance their beauty.

Nais niyang engkantuhin ang mga bulaklak upang umusbong ang kanilang kagandahan.

Attracting a person to goodness or happiness through magic.

But this won't last if you don't enchant him again.

Ngunit hindi ito tatagal kung hindi mo siya engkantuhin muli.

enchant me

A meaningful expression requesting special attention or love.

engkantuhin mo ako

enchanter

A being with supernatural abilities often known in folklore.

engkanto

magic

The art of using supernatural powers.

mahika

to act artsy or cool

We might 'engkantuhin' at the party later, so we need good outfits!

Baka mag-engkantuhin tayo mamaya sa party, kaya kailangan natin ng magandang outfits!

to impress or show off

Don't be too 'engkantuhin' in front of others, it seems over the top.

Huwag ka masyadong mag-engkantuhin sa harap ng iba, parang OA na.

to make predictions or whisper magic

I thought something magical would happen, but it was just normal.

Akala ko kasi may engkantuhin na mangyayari, pero normal lang pala.