Mapaamo (en. To persuade)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of persuading someone to do something through words or actions.
He presented a good argument to persuade his parents.
Siya ay nagbigay ng magandang argumento upang mapaamo ang kanyang mga magulang.
Giving reasons to gain someone's agreement.
He needed to persuade the committee for his project.
Kinailangan niyang mapaamo ang komite para sa kanyang proyekto.
Reaching someone's mindset to influence them.
Maria did a lot to persuade her friends away from bad habits.
Marami ang nagawa ni Maria upang mapaamo ang kanyang mga kaibigan mula sa masamang bisyo.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to win someone's affection
having the ability to gain someone's trust or liking.
mapaamo ang loob ng tao
Related Words
plea
A method or style of persuasion often used to evoke emotions.
hikbi
influence
The ability to affect others to act or think in a certain way.
impluwensya
Slang Meanings
Become submissive or obedient, often in a relationship context.
I wasn't like this before, but I really became submissive to him/her.
Dati hindi ako ganito, pero talagang mapaamo ako sa kanya.
Feeling cheerful; feeling light-hearted or content.
Wow, I'm so happy today, I feel like I'm glowing because of his smile.
Grabe, ang saya ko ngayon, parang mapaamo ako sa ngiti niya.