Pahikayat (en. Encouragement)

pahi-kayat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act of persuading or instilling thought in someone.
Encouragement is essential to achieve the project's goals.
Ang pahikayat ay mahalaga upang makamit ang layunin ng proyekto.
A part of campaigning or urging done to persuade others.
We conducted encouragement among people to vote.
Nagsagawa kami ng pahikayat sa mga tao upang bumoto.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'hikayat' which means 'to persuade' or 'to attract'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

encouragement of others
The process of convincing or inspiring other people.
pahikayat ng iba

Related Words

persuasion
The act of convincing or attracting.
hikayat
motivation
A process of encouraging action.
pag-uudyok

Slang Meanings

sway or influence
He's there to sway me into joining the hangout.
Nandiyan na siya para pahikayatin akong sumama sa gimik.
tease or lure
The way he sways me is beautiful, I really can't refuse anymore.
Ang ganda ng paraan niya ng pahikayat, talagang di ko na kayang tumanggi.
incitement
Her persuasion is different, it's like she really wants to bring me to her side.
Kakaiba ang pahikayat niya, parang gusto talaga niyang makuha ako sa kanyang panig.
enticement
I knew it, her persuasion is effective; I ended up hanging out with her friends.
Sabi ko na nga ba, effective ang pahikayat niya, napasama na ako sa mga kaibigan niya.