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    Maganyak (en. Lure)

    /maˈɡa.ɲak/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action that describes attracting a person or thing.
    He was enticed to join them because of their promises.
    Siya ay naganyak na sumama sa kanila dahil sa kanilang mga pangako.
    The process of encouraging someone to do something.
    He wanted to entice his friend to study.
    Ninais niya na maganyak ang kanyang kaibigan na mag-aral.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'anyak' meaning to entice or to attract.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    entice to study
    the encouragement of someone to study.
    maganyak na mag-aral
    entice to a celebration
    the encouragement of others to attend a celebration.
    maganyak sa kasiyahan

    Related Words

    anyak
    Root word that means having the ability to attract or reveal interest.
    anyak

    Slang Meanings

    Knocking on the heart
    Wow, she's so beautiful, it's like I'm falling for her!
    Grabe 'yung ganda niya, parang maganyak na tuloy ako!
    Be sweet in the mind
    When I'm with you, it's like I'm overwhelmed with excitement!
    Kapag kasama kita, parang maganyak na ako sa excitement!
    Drawing stars in the mind
    As long as it's you, it's like I'm inspired to dream.
    Basta ikaw, parang maganyak na sa mga pangarap ko.