Idumi (en. To persuade)

/i'dumi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action aimed at convincing a person.
I want to persuade my friend to join us on the trip.
Nais kong idumi ang aking kaibigan na sumama sa amin sa paglalakbay.
To speak or do things that encourage others.
He needs to persuade his argument to win the debate.
Kailangan niyang idumi ang kanyang argumento upang manalo sa debate.
The act of encouraging.
Persuasion is an important skill in leadership.
Ang idumi ay isang mahalagang kasanayan sa liderato.

Etymology

Tagalog na salita

Common Phrases and Expressions

persuade him/her
encourage him/her to do something
idumi mo siya

Related Words

persuasion
The process of changing another person's opinion or decision.
persuasyon
encouragement
A way of expressing that sometimes relates to emotions or feelings.
hikbi

Slang Meanings

To speed up or become faster
The game's about to end, so speed it up!
Ang game matapos na, kaya idumi mo na!
To take it or make something quick
Hurry up with that, we're heading to the mall!
Idumi mo na 'yan, papunta na tayong mall!
To be attentive or alert
Be alert, someone is coming!
Idumi mo na, may darating na tao!