Magnombra (en. To flatter)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of giving praise or exaggerating about a person or thing.
Just flatter your teacher to gain her sympathy.
Magnombra ka na lamang sa guro mo upang makuha ang kanyang simpatiya.
The act of giving excessive praise to a person, usually with the intent of influencing.
Sometimes you need to flatter to get ahead in your job.
Minsan, kailangan mong magnombra upang umunlad sa iyong trabaho.
Common Phrases and Expressions
flatter him/her
give him/her excessive praise
magnombra ka sa kanya
Related Words
praise
Words or actions that express admiration or gratitude towards someone.
papuri
Slang Meanings
Super rich or wealthy in business who's always making deals.
Mr. Juan is a magnombra! Always has new projects in town.
Si Mang Juan, magnombra yan! Laging may bagong proyekto sa bayan.
A person who's always coming up with great ideas or opportunities.
He's definitely the magnombra in our group, always has a new business plan.
Siya talaga ang magnombra dito sa aming grupo, lagi siyang may bagong planong negosyo.
A person who finds it easy to make money.
No matter what he does, he's still a magnombra, it’s like he’s always lucky.
Kahit anong gawin niya, magnombra pa rin siya, parang laging may suwerte.