Mangatal (en. To grasp)

mang-a-tal

Synonyms

To argue or to confront

Don't make a fuss, let's just avoid the trouble.

Huwag nang mangatal, umiwas na lang tayo sa gulo.

To engage in inappropriate actions or do what shouldn't be done

Can you really make a scene in front of people?

Kaya mo bang mangatal sa harap ng mga tao?

To plead or ask for help from others

Mark always begs his classmates when he needs help with assignments.

Laging mangatal si Mark sa mga kaklase kapag kailangan ng tulong sa assignments.