mangahas
Tagalog
editEtymology
editPossibly from mang- + tahas (“direct; courageous”). However, expected word would be *manahas. See also Cebuano kahas and Hiligaynon kahas.
Pronunciation
edit- (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /maŋaˈhas/ [mɐ.ŋɐˈhas]
- Rhymes: -as
- Syllabification: ma‧nga‧has
Verb
editmangahás (complete nangahas, progressive nangangahas, contemplative mangangahas, Baybayin spelling ᜋᜅᜑᜐ᜔)
- to dare; to venture; to brave
- Synonym: maglakas-loob
- to meddle
- Synonyms: manghimasok, makialam
Related terms
editFurther reading
edit- “mangahas” at KWF Diksiyonaryo ng Wikang Filipino[1], Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, 2021