Kawkawin (en. To coerce)

kao-ka-win

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of forcing or commanding someone to do something they do not want to do.

You need to coerce him to get his decision.

Kailangan mong kawkawin siya para makuha ang kanyang desisyon.

Manipulating a person under influence or threat.

Do not let yourself be coerced by his words.

Huwag kang magpa-kawkaw sa kanyang mga salita.

Don't coerce him/her

Don't force him/her

Huwag mo siyang kawkawin

kawka

A root word meaning to jab or poke.

kawka

To get married, often implying haste or lack of thought.

What’s up with that? It’s like you want to marry Lisa without even knowing her well!

Ano ba 'yan, parang gusto mo nang kawin si Lisa ng hindi pa man kayo nagkakilala nang mabuti!

In the context of getting married, but feels like a setup to the situation.

If you continue living like this, you’re sure to marry her next year!

Kung ganito lagi ang pagmumuhay mo, sure na kawin ka na sa kanya sa susunod na taon!

To settle down, often mentioned in less serious relationships.

She said she wanted to marry us, but we’re not even exclusive yet.

Sabi niya, gusto na raw niyang kawin kami, pero di pa kami exclusive.