mapagtango
prone to nodding
From root: tango
Usage Note
Mapagtangô is used to describe a person who has a habit of nodding frequently during a conversation.
Examples
" Mapagtango siya kapag nakikinig. "
Natural Translation
He nods a lot when listening.
Literal Translation
Prone-to-nodding he when listening.
" Ang batang mapagtango ay sumusunod. "
Natural Translation
The child prone to nodding is obedient.
Literal Translation
The child prone-to-nodding is following.
" Bagaman mapagtango siya sa pulong, hindi naman ibig sabihin na sang-ayon siya sa bawat sinasabi ng pinuno. "
Natural Translation
Although he is prone to nodding during the meeting, it does not mean that he agrees with everything the leader says.
Literal Translation
Although prone-to-nodding he in meeting not however meaning that agreeing he with each that-is-said of leader.
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