Pumiyansa (en. To act with confidence)

/pu.mi.jan.sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To attempt to act or engage with confidence.
He is confident that he will pass the exam.
Pumiyansa siya na makakapasa siya sa eksaminasyon.
To have trust in oneself or in the abilities of others.
You need to have confidence in your presentation skills.
Kailangan mong pumiyansa sa iyong mga kakayahan sa pagtatanghal.

Etymology

From the root 'tiyansa' meaning 'certain belief' or 'trust'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Just have confidence.
Have confidence in yourself.
Pumiyansa ka lang.

Related Words

trust
The state of having confidence or belief in oneself or in others.
tiwala
confidence
The state of self-assurance in one's abilities or those of others.
kumpiyansa

Slang Meanings

to have a casual relationship
How are you and Mark doing? You seem happy with your 'pumiyansa'.
Kumusta naman kayo ni Mark? Parang masaya kayo sa pumiyansa nyo.
a partner without commitment
I don't plan to take him seriously, it's really just a 'pumiyansa'.
Wala na akong balak na seryosohin siya, pumiyansa lang talaga.