Makuwartel (en. Cunning)

/ma.ku.war.tel/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having innate intelligence and ability to get what one wants.
He devised a cunning plan to win the project.
Siya ay gumawa ng makuwartel na plano upang makuha ang proyekto.
Clever or crafty in gaining favor or success.
Sometimes the cunning nature becomes noticeable in business.
Minsan ang makuwartel na ugali ay nagiging kapansin-pansin sa negosyo.
Demonstrating persistence in devious means.
He is not afraid to employ cunning methods to achieve his goals.
Hindi siya natatakot gumamit ng makuwartel na paraan upang makamit ang kanyang layunin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cunning strategy
A clever way of planning or acting.
makuwartel na estratehiya

Related Words

sly
A person knowledgeable in cunning or crafty methods.
tuso

Slang Meanings

A cheerful or lively person
Maria is really makuwartel; she always has new jokes to share with the group.
Si Maria, ay talaga namang makuwartel, lagi siyang may bagong jokes na pinapakalat sa grupo.
Charming or cute
He's so cute, he's really makuwartel in the way he moves.
Ang cute niya, makuwartel talaga siya sa mga galaw niya.
Showy or friendly
Whenever Jake is around, everything is makuwartel; he really livens up the atmosphere.
Basta nandiyan si Jake, makuwartel na ang lahat, talagang nakakabuhay ng atmosphere.