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    Handak (en. Persuade)

    /han-dak/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of supporting or helping a person to do something.
    Encourage him to study well for his future.
    Handakin mo siya na mag-aral nang mabuti para sa kanyang kinabukasan.
    Taking steps to convince someone.
    Let’s persuade him to join our project.
    Handak natin siya na sumama sa ating proyekto.

    Etymology

    root word: 'handak' (Visayan origin)

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    encouragement from the heart
    support from the heart
    handak ng puso

    Related Words

    encouragement
    A type of support that comes from emotion.
    hikbi

    Slang Meanings

    I'm ready!
    I'm ready, let's go to the party!
    Handa na ako, tara na sa party!
    Let's go!
    Let's go, we're ready for the battle!
    Game na, handak tayo sa battle!
    I'm all set!
    I'm all set, ready for gaming!
    Ready na, handak na sa gaming!
    Ready for the fight!
    Ready for the fight, let's buy some snacks!
    Handa sa laban, bili tayo ng snacks!