Magpakabintay (en. To hinge)

mag-pa-ka-bin-tay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of behaving or acting that can lead to change.

You should hinge your decisions.

Magpakabintay ka sa iyong mga desisyon.

Being open to the possibilities brought by others.

You need to hinge on the suggestions of your companions.

Kailangan mong magpakabintay sa mga suhestyon ng iyong mga kasama.

From the root 'bintay' meaning 'to act like a hinge'

to hinge on others

to be inquisitive about others' viewpoints

magpakabintay sa iba

hinge

A mechanism that allows movement between two objects.

bintay

Be well-behaved.

The teacher said, be good so you can study well.

Sabi ng teacher, magpakabintay ka para makapag-aral ng mabuti.

Act responsibly.

You need to act responsibly and not be too lively.

Kailangan mong magpakabintay at huwag masyadong magpaka-bibo.

Spread good vibes.

You should just be good to your companions for positive vibes.

Dapat magpakabintay ka sa mga kasama mo para good vibes lang.