Manggilas (en. To charm)

/maŋˈɡilas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A form of verb meaning 'to attract' or 'to charm'.

He needs to charm more people for his project.

Kailangan niyang manggilas ng mas maraming tao para sa kanyang proyekto.

The term 'manggilas' originates from the root word 'gilas', which means 'beauty' or 'attractiveness'.

to charm people

The ability to gain the sympathy or interest of people.

manggilas ng tao

glory

Expresses beauty or attractiveness.

gilis

To ask or solicit a lot of favors from other people.

He seems so happy, but in reality, he's just trying to 'manggilas' to get free bread.

Parang ang saya-saya niya, pero sa totoo lang, manggilas lang siya para makakuha ng libreng tinapay.

To repeatedly ask or solicit help from friends.

Why is he always the one 'manggilas' on us whenever he needs something?

Bakit laging siya na lang ang 'manggilas' sa atin tuwing may kailangan?

To be pretentious to gain sympathy or favors.

I used to be nice to him, but when he started to 'manggilas', I stopped.

Dati akong mabait sa kanya, pero nang magsimula siyang manggilas, tinigilan ko na.