Manudyo (en. To corner)

mah-noo-dyo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of establishing a constraint on a person or thing to achieve a specific goal.

You need to corner the opportunity in this conversation to get his attention.

Manudyo ka ng pagkakataon sa pag-uusap na ito upang makuha ang kanyang atensyon.

To enter or rescue a situation where a person has no other choice but to comply with a desire.

Corner someone else if necessary to get what you want.

Manudyo ng ibang tao kung kinakailangan para makuha ang iyong gusto.

Originates from the word 'duyo' which means corner or nook.

to corner a conversation

Lead a conversation to achieve a goal.

manudyo ng usapan

gripping

The process of attempting to seize a situation or person.

paninikip

A person who intrudes or harasses others with bad intentions.

That friend of yours is a manudyo because he teased your crush.

Yung kaibigan mo, manudyo kasi tinukso niya yung crush mo.

To engage in something you think is wrong or forbidden.

Did you agree to that challenge? It’s fun, but you're so manudyo!

Pumayag ka ba sa challenge na ‘yun? Ang saya, pero ang manudyo mo naman!