Ganyakin (en. To entice)
/ɡa.nja.kɪn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of enticing or persuading a person to do something.
Entice him to join our outing.
Ganyakin mo siya na sumama sa ating lakad.
The process of enticing or inviting to capture the attention of others.
He needs to entice his friends to attend his birthday.
Kailangan niyang ganyakin ang kanyang mga kaibigan para dumalo sa kanyang kaarawan.
Etymology
This word comes from the root word 'ganyak' meaning 'to persuade or attract.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
entice people
to persuade people to act or participate.
ganyakin ang mga tao
Related Words
entice
Root word meaning to persuade or attract.
ganyak
Slang Meanings
to get someone's attention or to flirt
Flirt with her so you can get to know her.
Ganyakin mo naman siya para makilala mo.
to pretend or to put on a show
Why not just dramatize the situation if you really don't want to?
Ba't di na lang ganyakin ang sitwasyon kung ayaw mo talaga?
to bring up a buzz in a conversation
Your antics just added to the rumors about us.
Ang ganyak mo, dumami tuloy ang chismis tungkol sa atin.