Kumbinsihin (en. Convince)
koom-bihn-si-hin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Take steps to persuade a person about an idea or belief.
Convince him to attend the meeting.
Kumbinsihin mo siya na dumalo sa pulong.
Promote an argument or viewpoint to someone.
We need to convince him that our project is innovative.
Kailangan namin siyang kumbinsihin na ang aming proyekto ay makabago.
Offer reasons or evidence to change someone’s mind.
He tried to convince his parents to buy a new car.
Sinubukan niyang kumbinsihin ang kanyang mga magulang na bumili ng bagong sasakyan.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'combination' meaning joining or addressing, turned into a verb
Common Phrases and Expressions
convince others
effort to persuade other people.
kumbinsihin ang iba
convincer of people
be effective in changing people's minds.
kumbinser ng mga tao
Related Words
convinced
A person who believes or accepts an idea.
kumbinsido
combination
The joining together of different things.
kumbinasyon
Slang Meanings
to persuade or attract
Convince him to join us at the party later!
Kumbinsihin mo siya na samahan tayo sa party mamaya!
to be convinced or persuaded
I’ve been so persuaded by his stories!
Sobra na akong napakumbinsi sa mga kwento niya!
to lie to get what one wants
No one can match his skill in convincing, even if it's not true.
Walang kapantay ang galing niya sa kumbinsihin, kahit na hindi totoo.