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    Pakana (en. Scheme)

    /pə.'ka.nə/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A plan or strategy that is devised to achieve a specific goal.
    He has a scheme behind his project that will bring about positive changes.
    May pakana siya sa likod ng kanyang proyekto na magdudulot ng mga pagbabagong positibo.
    A way of thinking or acting that may have hidden motives or intentions.
    His plot has not yet been revealed to the public.
    Ang kanyang pakana ay hindi pa nailalantad sa publiko.
    A scheme or action devised for the benefit of a person or group.
    The plot of his coworkers is to prevent him from advancing.
    Ang pakana ng kanyang mga katrabaho ay upang hindi siya umunlad.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'kana', which indicates a plan or scheme.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    has a scheme
    has a plan or strategy
    may pakana
    implemented scheme
    executed a plan
    ipinatupad na pakana

    Related Words

    spark
    A sudden emergence of an idea or plan that can ignite a larger event.
    siklab
    strategy
    A broader plan aimed at achieving a particular objective.
    estratehiya

    Slang Meanings

    a scheme or gimmick with bad intentions
    It seems like he has a scheme in what he's doing, I don't know what bad intentions he has in mind.
    Parang may pakana siya sa ginagawa niya, di ko alam kung anong masama ang nasa isip niya.
    a way to grab someone's attention, often in a quirky or funny manner
    Sometimes, my scheme is just to make him laugh to catch the attention of my crush.
    Minsan, ang pakana ko lang ay magpatawa para makuha ang atensyon ng crush ko.
    flirty or inappropriate schemes
    Don't be too scheming, that's embarrassing.
    Huwag kang masyadong magpakana, nakakahiya na 'yan.