talisuyo

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Tagalog

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Etymology

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From tali- +‎ suyo.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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talisuyò (Baybayin spelling ᜆᜎᜒᜐᜓᜌᜓ)

  1. act of doing favors for someone with the expectation of being rewarded or praised; ingratiation
    Synonyms: pagsuyo, panunuyo
  2. (strictly) work done by a man in expectation of winning a lady's hand
  3. suitor
    Synonyms: manunuyo, tagasuyo, mangingibig
  4. good relations or bond of affection maintained by mutual exchange of favors (between persons, organizations, or nations)