Manungaw (en. To manipulate)

/ma.nuŋ.aw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Action of altering the shape or function of something using hands or tools.

You should manipulate materials to create a new project.

Manungaw ka ng mga materyales upang makabuo ng bagong proyekto.

The act of handling or controlling something or someone for personal gain.

He manipulates people for his own benefit.

Manungaw siya ng mga tao para sa kanyang kapakanan.

The act of using things in a way that one desires to achieve a goal.

He knows how to manipulate situations to his advantage.

Siya ay marunong manungaw ng mga sitwasyon na pabor sa kanya.

Tagalog origin

manipulate in business

Handling transactions or managing a business benefit.

manungaw sa negosyo

manipulate people

Using others for personal interest.

manungaw ng mga tao

manipulation

The process of handling or controlling something or someone to achieve a specific goal.

manipulasyon

because feeling sad

Marco seems so down after their breakup.

Parang manungaw na si Marco after ng breakup nila.

having no motivation

Yesterday, I was so unmotivated at work, I didn't feel like doing anything.

Kahapon, manungaw ako sa trabaho, tinatamad akong gumalaw.

pathetic

I saw him looking pitiful by the side of the road, he seemed to have a problem.

Nakita ko siyang manungaw sa tabi ng kalsada, mukhang may problema.