Pangitiin (en. To make someone smile)

paŋɪˈtiʔin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To cause someone to smile.
His jokes made everyone in the room smile.
Ang kanyang mga biro ay pangitiin ang lahat ng tao sa silid.
To bring joy or happiness.
He wanted to make his friends smile with a surprise.
Nais niyang pangitiin ang kanyang mga kaibigan sa pamamagitan ng isang sorpresa.
To show a smile through actions or words.
Sometimes, simple words can make others smile.
Minsan, ang simpleng pagsasalita ay maaaring pangitiin ang ibang tao.

Etymology

from the root word 'ngiti'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Make me smile
Wanting to receive a smile or joy from someone.
Pangitiin mo ako

Related Words

smile
A facial expression suggesting happiness or joy.
ngiti
laughter
A sound or expression of joy, often associated with smiling.
tawa

Slang Meanings

make someone laugh
Come on, make her smile, so she can relieve her stress.
Sige, pangitiin mo siya, para mawala ang stress niya.
to bring joy
I want to make you smile with my little surprise.
Gusto ko sanang pangitiin ka sa aking munting sorpresa.
to joke around
Mark made a good joke to make everyone smile.
Gumawa si Mark ng magandang joke para pangitiin ang lahat.