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    Mangakit (en. To lure)

    maŋ-akit

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To perform an action to attract a person or animal.
    When she lured the cat, it immediately approached her.
    Nang mangakit siya ng pusa, agad itong lumapit sa kanya.
    To attract attention or interest.
    She placed colorful decorations to lure visitors.
    Naglagay siya ng mga makukulay na dekorasyon upang mangakit ng mga bisita.
    To persuade someone to do something.
    The good offer will lure buyers to purchase.
    Ang magandang alok ay mang-akit sa mga mamimili na bumili.

    Etymology

    root word: akit

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To attract attention
    To give a reason to be noticed or gain the interest of others.
    Mangakit ng atensyon
    To lure customers
    To encourage or entice people to buy or visit.
    Mangakit ng mga kustomer

    Related Words

    attraction
    The process of attracting or the quality of being attractive.
    akit
    alluring
    A person or thing that has a great capacity to attract or generate interest.
    kahali-halina

    Slang Meanings

    To get angry or be intense
    He gets angry quickly when someone jokes with him.
    Ang bilis niyang mangakit kapag may nagbiro sa kanya.
    To be grumpy
    Don't provoke him, he's really grumpy today.
    Huwag ka nang mangakit, masyado siyang masungit ngayon.