Mamusangsang (en. To persuade or influence someone)

ma-mu-sangsang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To make an effort to change someone's mind or perspective.

Sometimes, you have to persuade in order to explain your point.

Minsan, kailangan mong mamusangsang para maipaliwanag ang iyong punto.

To encourage or prompt to achieve a specific goal.

Maria urged her friends to influence this project.

Pinilit ni Maria ang mga kaibigan na mamusangsang sa proyektong ito.

to influence people

to change people's opinions

mamulsangsang ng mga tao

agreement

The act of having consent or approval of an idea or proposal.

pagsang-ayon

discourse

A conversation or approach on a topic that may influence others' perspectives.

diskurso

About to fall or on the brink of failure.

I feel like I'm about to fail that exam; it's so hard!

Parang mamusangsang na ako sa exam na 'yon, sobrang hirap!

Worried or anxious about the situation.

I'm really worried about the news regarding the upcoming typhoon.

Mamusangsang na ako sa mga balita tungkol sa bagyong parating.

In a dangerous situation or close to danger.

He's hanging on the edge of the cliff, it's so dangerous!

Mamusangsang na siya doon sa gilid ng bangin!