mangahas

Tagalog

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /maŋaˈhas/, [mɐ.ŋɐˈhas]
• Hyphenation: ma‧nga‧has

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

Related terms

• Mangahas
• pangahas

 

Further reading

• “mangahas” at KWF Diksiyonaryo ng Wikang Filipino‎^[1], Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, 2021