Pakalansingin (en. To encourage)
pa-ka-lan-sing-in
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of giving inspiration or encouragement to others.
His words encouraged the students to strive.
Ang kanyang mga salita ay nakapagpakalansingin sa mga estudyante upang sila'y magsikap.
Affirming a person's actions or decisions.
His presence helps to encourage the group.
Nakakatulong ang kanyang presensya upang magpakalansingin sa grupo.
Encouraging others to do something beneficial.
Teachers have the responsibility to encourage students.
Ang mga guro ay may responsibilidad na magpakalansingin sa mga mag-aaral.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'kalansingin' meaning 'to encourage' or 'to recognize'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
let's encourage each other
Let's inspire or give each other strength.
magpakalansingin tayo
Related Words
encouragement
A substance meaning recognition or support for another person.
kalansingin
Slang Meanings
Speaking about things without regard or outright defamatory remarks.
Wow, he's making a lot of reckless statements online about people.
Grabe, ang dami niyang pakalansingin online tungkol sa mga tao.
Stories of untrue or exaggerated experiences.
Don't believe him, that's just a bunch of nonsense!
Huwag kang maniwala sa kanya, puro pakalansingin lang 'yan!
Talking about someone behind their back in a negative way.
Enough with the gossip about him, let's just talk to him directly.
Tama na ang pakalansingin tungkol sa kanya, sabihin na lang muli sa kanya.