lansi
lansî with stress marks
trick; to deceive
Usage Note
Lansi carries a strongly negative connotation of cunning deception or manipulation. It is used in heated arguments and accusations and signals moral disapproval. The verb form manlansí means to swindle or play tricks on someone.
Examples
" Huwag mo akong lansihin. "
Natural Translation
Don't deceive me.
Literal Translation
Don't you me deceive.
" Magaling siya sa lansi. "
Natural Translation
He/She is good at tricks.
Literal Translation
Good he/she at trick.
" Ginamit niya ang matamis na pananalita bilang lansi para makuha ang tiwala ng mga matatandang madaling maniwala. "
Natural Translation
He used sweet talk as a trick to win the trust of the elderly who easily believe.
Literal Translation
Used he the sweet speech as trick to get the trust of the elderly easily believe.
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