Impluwensa (en. Influence)

im-plu-wen-sa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The power or ability to affect the thoughts or actions of others.
Teachers have a great influence on students.
Ang mga guro ay may malaking impluwensa sa mga mag-aaral.
The process of changing a person's perspective or behavior due to another individual or group.
He had a positive influence on his friends.
Nagdulot siya ng positibong impluwensa sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
One that offers guidance or advice for the improvement of an individual or society.
His influence helped improve the community.
Ang kanyang impluwensa ay nakatulong sa pagpapaunlad ng komunidad.

Etymology

derived from the English word 'influence'

Common Phrases and Expressions

media influence
The effect of news or shows on people's thinking.
impluwensya ng media
influential person
A person who has the power or ability to affect others.
impluwensyang tao

Related Words

shaping
The process of influencing a person or group to achieve a specific goal.
paghulma
power
The ability or control over another person as an influence.
kapangyarihan

Slang Meanings

Famous or influential to different people
He is very influential among the youth; they all listen to him.
Masyado siyang impluwensyal sa mga kabataan, lahat sila nakikinig sa kanya.
A star or artist popular with the public
Admit it, she is the most popular influencer on social media right now!
Aminin mo, siya na ang pinakasikat na impluwensa sa social media ngayon!
A person who has a powerful effect on the decisions of others
As an influencer, he does everything to capture people's attention.
Bilang isang impluwensa, ginagawa niya ang lahat para makuha ang atensyon ng mga tao.