Panggayat (en. Persuasion)

/paŋˈɡa.jat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process or action of persuading a person to do something.
His persuasion yielded good results.
Ang kanyang panggayat ay nagbunga ng magandang resulta.
The art of motivating others to change their opinion or decision.
He is good at persuasion, so he easily gathers support.
Mahusay siya sa panggayat, kaya madali siyang nakakakuha ng suporta.
Tactics or strategies used to persuade or entice.
His persuasion techniques are effective with clients.
Ang mga panggayat na teknika niya ay epektibo sa mga kliyente.

Etymology

root word 'gayat' meaning to entice or persuade

Common Phrases and Expressions

enticing the heart
persuasion or urging someone to do good or better.
panggayat ng loob
persuasion of others
what a person does to persuade another to follow or participate.
panggayat ng iba

Related Words

persuasion
The act of encouraging or urging another person.
paghihikayat
entrapment
A method of enticement or persuasion that uses statements.
tiklo

Slang Meanings

tactic to get attention
He used a pick-up line to get noticed at the party.
Gumamit siya ng panggayat para makilala sa party.
charm or appeal
She just has that charm that attracts everyone.
Kulang na lang, panggayat ang dating niya sa lahat.
line or phrase to break the ice
He blurted out a pick-up line to his crush!
Nag-blurt siya ng panggayat na linya sa crush niya!