Maniphayo (en. Manipulate)

/mɑː.nɪˈfa.joʊ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of influencing or controlling a person or situation to achieve a desired outcome.

He used his charm to manipulate the situation to his advantage.

Ginamit niya ang kanyang charm upang manipulahin ang sitwasyon sa kanyang pabor.

The arrangement of something in a way that pleases the manipulator.

Sometimes, it's hard to notice how he manipulates the people around him.

Minsan, mahirap mapansin kung paano niya manipulahin ang mga tao sa kanyang paligid.

manipulate the mind

to influence a person's thoughts.

manipulahin ang isip

manipulate the situation

to change a situation for one's own benefit.

manipulahin ang sitwasyon

manipulator

A person capable of manipulating others or situations.

manipulator

manipulation

The process of manipulation.

manipulasyon

A quick way to make money in an improper manner.

Wow, what he did in his business was like a scam, he made money so fast!

Grabe, parang maniphayo yung ginawa niya sa negosyo niya, ang bilis kumita!

Exploiting or deceiving people for personal gain.

Isn't it a scam what they're offering as an investment with no guarantee?

Di ba maniphayo yung inaalok nilang investment na walang kasiguraduhan?