manipula
manípula with stress marks
manipulate
Usage Note
Manipula is borrowed from Spanish 'manipular' and is used in contexts of controlling or influencing others, data, or objects, often with a negative connotation of deception or unfair influence. It is common in discussions of media, politics, and interpersonal relationships.
Examples
" Huwag mong manipulahin ang data. "
Natural Translation
Don't manipulate the data.
Literal Translation
Don't you manipulate the data.
" Madali para sa kanya ang manipula ng mga numero sa report. "
Natural Translation
It is easy for him/her to manipulate the numbers in the report.
Literal Translation
Easy for to him/her the manipulate of-the [mga] numbers in-the report.
" Sinubukan ng pulitiko na manipulahin ang opinyon ng publiko sa pamamagitan ng mga maling balita. "
Natural Translation
The politician tried to manipulate public opinion through fake news.
Literal Translation
Tried by-the politician to manipulate the opinion of-the public by-means of [mga] false news.
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