Kanyahin (en. To make someone his/her own)

ka-nya-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
a verb that indicates the act of forming a bond or establishing a relationship.
He wants to make his friend his own on a deeper level.
Nais niyang kanyahin ang kanyang kaibigan sa isang mas malalim na antas.
expresses the desire to be part of someone's life.
Make him/her your own if you really love him/her.
Kanyahin mo na siya kung talagang mahal mo siya.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'kanya' indicating possession

Common Phrases and Expressions

Make him/her your own
Indicates the desire to have a closer relationship.
Kanyahin mo siya

Related Words

his/her
indicates possession or relationship to a person.
kanya

Slang Meanings

To deceive or trick someone pretending to have serious intentions but actually does not.
He said he no longer wants her, but he will still kanyahin her in the coming days.
Sabi niya ayaw na niya sa kanya, pero kanyahin pa rin niya sa susunod na mga araw.
To make moves or actions that are attractive but without a genuine purpose.
Many people like him because he kanyahin at all the parties.
Maraming tao ang nagkakagusto kasi kanyahin siya sa lahat ng mga party.