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    Pakalantugin (en. To attract)

    /paka.lan.tu.gin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action of attracting or enticing from a thing or person.
    Her voice is attractive to many.
    Ang kanyang boses ay pakalantugin sa tainga ng marami.
    An action that causes interest or engagement.
    Her opinions are always attractive to people.
    Ang kanyang mga opinyon ay palaging pakalantugin sa mga tao.
    Creating a feeling or orientation regarding people or things.
    The decorations at the party are attractive to the guests.
    Ang mga dekorasyon sa partido ay pakalantugin sa mga bisita.

    Etymology

    The word 'pakalantugin' comes from the root word 'kalantog' which means sound or attraction.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to attract the heart
    to give reason to fall in love or pour out feelings
    pakalantugin ang puso

    Related Words

    attraction
    A process of expressing beauty or characteristics to capture the attention of others.
    pang-aakit
    encouragement
    A behavior or action that prompts others to be interested.
    engganyo

    Slang Meanings

    Always doing silly or foolish things.
    My friend group is so crazy, they're always pulling new pranks at school.
    Sobrang pakalantugin ng tropa namin, laging may bagong prank sa school.
    Similar to being wild or mischievous.
    Even as a kid, Jake was so wild, unmatched in his mischief!
    Bata pa lang si Jake, pakalantugin na 'yan, walang kapantay sa kakulitan!