magganyak
magganyák with stress marks
to entice
From root: ganyak
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagganyak
nag-gan-YAK
enticed
Present (Incomplete)
naggaganyak
nag-ga-gan-YAK
is enticing
Future (Contemplated)
maggaganyak
mag-ga-gan-YAK
will entice
Usage Note
Magganyak is the actor-focus form of ganyak, used when the one enticing or encouraging is the grammatical subject. Unlike more manipulative persuasion verbs, it often carries a positive connotation of gentle motivation, and is common in educational and inspirational contexts.
Examples
" Magganyak tayo ng mga bata. "
Natural Translation
Let's encourage the children.
Literal Translation
Entice we of plural child.
" Layunin ng patalastas na magganyak ng mga mamimili. "
Natural Translation
The goal of the advertisement is to entice buyers.
Literal Translation
Goal of advertisement to entice of buyer.
" Naglagay sila ng libreng pagkain at premyo para magganyak ng mas maraming estudyante na sumali sa club. "
Natural Translation
They put out free food and prizes to entice more students to join the club.
Literal Translation
Put they of free food and prize so as to entice of more many student to join in club.
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