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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)
- to dare; to venture; to brave
- Synonym: maglakas-loob
- to meddle
- Synonyms: manghimasok, makialam
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