Pagtangkaan (en. Attempt)

/pagtang-kahn/

Synonyms

Shooting your shot or trying your luck

I'm going to try my luck and court her even though she has a boyfriend.

Pagtangkaan ko na siyang ligawan kahit na may boyfriend na siya.

To make an attempt or effort

Alright, I'll just give that exam a shot even though I haven't reviewed.

Sige, pagtangkaan ko na lang ang exam na 'yan kahit na wala akong review.

Trying to act brave or confident in a situation

Just try to not show that you're nervous.

Pagtangkaan mo na lang na huwag magpahalata na kinakabahan ka.