samantalahin
to take advantage of
From root: samantala
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinamantala
si-na-man-ta-LA
took advantage of
Present (Incomplete)
sinasamantala
si-na-sa-man-ta-LA
taking advantage of
Future (Contemplated)
sasamantalahin
sa-sa-man-ta-la-HIN
will take advantage of
Usage Note
Samantalahin is used when making the most of a specific opportunity or situation, often implying that the window of time is limited. While it usually means 'to seize' a positive chance, it can also describe taking advantage of someone's weakness or a person directly, so context is important.
Examples
" Huwag mong samantalahin ang kabaitan ko. "
Natural Translation
Don't take advantage of my kindness.
Literal Translation
Don't you take-advantage-of the kindness my.
" Ayaw kong samantalahin ang mabait niya. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to take advantage of his kindness.
Literal Translation
Dislike I take-advantage-of the kind his.
" Dapat nating samantalahin ang magandang panahon ngayon dahil baka umulan na bukas. "
Natural Translation
We should take advantage of the good weather now because it might rain tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Should we take-advantage-of the good weather now because maybe rain already tomorrow.
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