Appealing in Tagalog

“Appealing” in Tagalog is translated as “Kaakit-akit” or “Nakaaapela”, depending on the context—whether describing something attractive or the act of making a formal request. Understanding these different meanings will help you use the term appropriately in various situations.

[Words] = Appealing

[Definition]:

• Appealing /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
• Adjective 1: Attractive or interesting; pleasing to the senses or mind.
• Adjective 2: Invoking sympathy or interest.
• Verb (present participle): Making a serious or urgent request for something; applying to a higher authority for a reversal of a decision.

[Synonyms] = Kaakit-akit, Nakaaakit, Kahali-halina, Kaaya-aya, Nakakahimok, Nakaaapela, Nakakaengganyo, Kagiliw-giliw

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The restaurant has an appealing menu with many delicious options.
• Ex1_PH: Ang restawran ay may kaakit-akit na menu na may maraming masasarap na pagpipilian.
• Ex2_EN: Her smile is very appealing and warm.
• Ex2_PH: Ang kanyang ngiti ay napaka-kaakit-akit at mainit.
• Ex3_EN: The lawyer is appealing the court’s decision to a higher authority.
• Ex3_PH: Ang abogado ay nag-aaapela ng desisyon ng korte sa mas mataas na awtoridad.
• Ex4_EN: The idea of working from home is quite appealing to many people.
• Ex4_PH: Ang ideya ng paggawa mula sa bahay ay lubhang kaakit-akit sa maraming tao.
• Ex5_EN: They are appealing to the public for donations to help the victims.
• Ex5_PH: Sila ay nag-aaapela sa publiko para sa mga donasyon upang tulungan ang mga biktima.