Makahalina (en. Captivating)

/ma-ka-ha-li-na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Capable of attracting attention or interest.

Her voice is truly captivating and alluring.

Ang kanyang boses ay talagang makahalina at nakakaakit.

Brings joy or pleasure to those who hear or see it.

Her dance was captivating to the audience.

Ang kanyang sayaw ay makahalina sa mga manonood.

From the word 'halina' and the verb particle 'maka' meaning 'capable of captivating the mind or emotions.'

captivating attention

Able to grab attention.

makahalina ng atensyon

captivating to the heart

Attractive or touching to emotions.

makahalina sa puso

enticement

Means attraction or the force that encourages someone.

halina

Stress or anxiety reliever, just relax.

No matter what the problem is, as long as Janine is around, I feel relaxed right away.

Kahit anong problema, basta nandiyan si Janine, makahalina na agad ako.

Alluring or attention-catching, may also imply trickery.

Her outfit is so stunning, it's captivating, but she might just be fooling us.

Ang ganda ng suot niya, makahalina eh, pero baka niloloko lang tayo.