mangahas

Tagalog

Etymology

Possibly from mang- +‎ tahas (“direct; courageous”). However, expected word would be *manahas. See also Cebuano kahas and Hiligaynon kahas.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /maŋaˈhas/ [mɐ.ŋɐˈhas]
  • Rhymes: -as
  • Syllabification: ma‧nga‧has

Verb

mangahás (complete nangahas, progressive nangangahas, contemplative mangangahas, Baybayin spelling ᜋᜅᜑᜐ᜔)

  1. to dare; to venture; to brave
    Synonym: maglakas-loob
  2. to meddle
    Synonyms: manghimasok, makialam

Further reading

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