Pakahikayatin (en. To urge)

pa-ka-hi-ka-yi-tin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to urge or encourage a person to do something.
I will urge you to join our project.
Pakahikayatin kita na sumali sa aming proyekto.
Expresses an action that leaves an influence on others.
You should urge your friends to be more responsible.
Pakahikayatin mo ang iyong mga kaibigan na maging mas responsable.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to urge the masses
to encourage the majority to act.
pakahikayatin ang masa

Related Words

cry
A word meaning to cry or sob.
hikbi
encouragement
Taking steps to encourage a person.
himok

Slang Meanings

To tempt
Go ahead and tempt her, she might finally be honest.
Pakihikayatin mo naman siya, baka magpakatotoo na.
To bribe
Just bribe him with snacks, he’ll surely agree.
Pakihikayatin mo lang siya ng snacks, sure na papayag na yan.
To provoke someone's temper
If you provoke her, she might get really angry due to the stress.
Pag pakihikayatin mo siya, baka uminit ang ulo niya sa pagkaka-stress.