Pangganyak (en. Enticing)

/paŋˈɡaɲak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the act of attracting or persuading someone.
The teachers' enticing ability is important to capture the students' attention.
Ang pangganyak ng mga guro ay mahalaga upang makuha ang atensyon ng mga estudyante.
A process of providing incentives to encourage someone to take a specific action.
Incentives are needed to persuade citizens to attend the elections.
Kailangan ng pangganyak upang mahikayat ang mga mamamayan na dumalo sa halalan.

Etymology

Originates from Tagalog root word: 'ganyak'

Common Phrases and Expressions

enticing visitors
Inviting people to participate or attend an event.
pangganyak ng bisita
reading incentives
Encouraging people to read books or other materials.
pangganyak sa pagbasa

Related Words

entice
Root word of pangganyak, meaning to allure or persuade.
ganyak
persuasion
A word related to encouragement or attraction.
hikbi

Slang Meanings

Bait or courtship
His flirting with me feels like an emotional roller coaster.
Ang pangganyak niya sa'kin, parang roller coaster ng emosyon.
Enticement
His way of seduction is extremely intriguing.
Ang pangganyak niya ay labis na nakakaintriga.
Flirting or flirtatious behavior
She might get mad at the flirting you did earlier.
Baka magalit siya sa pangganyak na ginawa mo kanina.