Manipulahin (en. Manipulate)

/mɑ.nɪ.pu.lɑ.hin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Expresses the act of handling or managing something or a situation.
You need to manipulate the data to get the correct result.
Kailangan mong manipulahin ang mga datos upang makuha ang tamang resulta.
To make changes to something in a controlled or purposeful way.
Manipulate the settings of your computer for a more comfortable experience.
Manipulahin ang mga setting ng iyong computer para sa mas maginhawang karanasan.
The act of influencing a person or situation.
Sometimes, you need to manipulate the situation to achieve your goals.
Minsan, kailangan mong manipulahin ang sitwasyon upang makamit ang iyong mga layunin.

Etymology

from the word 'manipula', derived from the Latin 'manipulus' meaning to handle or manage.

Common Phrases and Expressions

manipulate the mind
Influencing or controlling a person's thoughts.
manipulahin ang isip
manipulate information
Organizing or altering information in a purposeful way.
manipulahin ang impormasyon

Related Words

manipulation
The process of manipulating or controlling something or someone.
manipulasyon
manipulator
A person who maneuvers or uses manipulation.
manipulator

Slang Meanings

to tease or twist someone else's mind to get what you want
That's how he is, he always manipulates people's minds.
Ganoon siya, lagi niyang manipulahin ang utak ng mga tao.
to find a way to achieve a goal, even by unscrupulous means
Just manipulate the data to get a high score.
Manipulahin mo na lang ang mga datos para makakuha ng mataas na marka.