mangahas

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Tagalog

Etymology

Possibly from mang- +‎ tahas (direct; courageous). However, expected word would be *manahas. See also Cebuano kahas and Hiligaynon kahas.

Pronunciation

Verb

mangahás (complete nangahas, progressive nangangahas, contemplative mangangahas, Baybayin spelling ᜋᜅᜑᜐ᜔)

  1. to dare; to venture; to brave
    Synonym: maglakas-loob
  2. to meddle
    Synonyms: manghimasok, makialam

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