Manuyo (en. To woo)

/ma.nu.jo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of courting or wooing someone for a romantic relationship.
He started to woo his childhood friend.
Siya ay nagpasimula ng manuyo sa kanyang kababata.
The effort to gain the attention or affection of someone.
His way of wooing is very sweet.
Ang kanyang paraan ng manuyo ay napaka-sweet.
The act of performing gestures or actions to win someone's heart.
There are many ways to woo a woman.
Maraming mga paraan ng manuyo sa isang babae.

Etymology

Tagalog word

Common Phrases and Expressions

to woo the heart
to express feelings
manuyo ng puso
to woo her/him
to take steps in courting
manuyo sa kanya

Related Words

courting
The process of seeking a romantic partner or establishing a romantic relationship.
panliligaw

Slang Meanings

To approach someone to court them
Jake said, 'Go court Lina, because she seems to have a crush on you.'
Sabi ni Jake, 'Manuyo ka na kay Lina, kasi mukhang crush ka niya.'
Deliberately playing hard to get or resisting someone who has feelings for you
She doesn't want me to court her because she's just pretending to be uninterested.
Ayaw niya akong manuyo kasi nagkukunwari lang siyang hindi interesado.