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    Kansaw (en. Entice)

    /kæn'sɔ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A thing or characteristic that attracts or drives interest.
    Her beautiful voice has a pull that attracts many listeners.
    Ang kanyang magandang boses ay may kansaw na humahatak ng maraming tagapakinig.
    An effort to attract a person or thing.
    The colors and designs of her dress have an allure.
    May kansaw ang mga kulay at disenyo ng kanyang damit.
    verb
    The act of attracting a person or thing.
    Attract him through your actions.
    Kansawin mo siya sa paraan ng iyong pagkilos.

    Etymology

    From the word 'kansaw' meaning allure or attraction.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    allure of people
    Because of an attractive quality of a person.
    kansaw ng mga tao
    allure in art
    Attracting attention to artistic works.
    kansaw sa sining

    Related Words

    charming
    A characteristic that brings attraction.
    kahali-halina
    onslaught
    The calling or attracting of attention.
    pagsalakay

    Slang Meanings

    Deliberate teasing or playful banter that can get annoying.
    I'm just teasing, but they're getting annoyed with me!
    Kansaw ka lang ng kansaw, naiinis na siya sa akin!
    Joking with acquaintances, often with a teasing tone.
    It's fine, it's just a tease, not serious at all!
    Ayos lang yan, kansaw lang yan, di naman seryoso!
    Occasionally stating a painful truth to the listener.
    What you said hurt them, but you said it was just a tease.
    Masakit ang sinabi mo sa kanya, pero kansaw lang naman daw.