Manipulate in Tagalog

“Manipulate” in Tagalog translates to “Manipulahin”, “Kontrolin”, or “Manikluhod” depending on context. This term refers to controlling or influencing someone or something cleverly or unfairly, or handling objects skillfully. Explore the complete meanings and real-world usage examples below.

[Words] = Manipulate

[Definition]:

• Manipulate /məˈnɪpjəleɪt/
• Verb 1: To control or influence someone or something cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously.
• Verb 2: To handle or control something skillfully, especially with the hands.
• Verb 3: To alter, edit, or move data or text on a computer.

[Synonyms] = Manipulahin, Kontrolin, Manikluhod, Galawin, Hawakan, Magmanipula, Dayain, Impluwensyahan

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She accused him of trying to manipulate her emotions for his own benefit.
• Ex1_PH: Inakusahan niya ito na sinusubukang manipulahin ang kanyang mga damdamin para sa sariling kapakinabangan.
• Ex2_EN: The surgeon must carefully manipulate the instruments during the operation.
• Ex2_PH: Ang siruhano ay dapat maingat na galawin ang mga instrumento sa panahon ng operasyon.
• Ex3_EN: They tried to manipulate the data to support their conclusions.
• Ex3_PH: Sinubukan nilang manipulahin ang datos upang suportahan ang kanilang mga konklusyon.
• Ex4_EN: The politician was known to manipulate public opinion through social media.
• Ex4_PH: Ang pulitiko ay kilala sa pag-manipula ng opinyon ng publiko sa pamamagitan ng social media.
• Ex5_EN: Physical therapists manipulate joints to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga physical therapist ay gumagalaw ng mga kasukasuan upang mapabuti ang paggalaw at mabawasan ang sakit.