Tempt in Tagalog
“Tempt” in Tagalog translates to “tuksuhin,” “akitin,” or “udyukin.” These words capture the essence of enticing or persuading someone to do something, often something they shouldn’t. Discover the deeper nuances and practical usage of these translations below!
[Words] = Tempt
[Definition]
- Tempt /tempt/
- Verb 1: To entice or try to persuade someone to do something that they find attractive but know to be wrong or unwise.
- Verb 2: To have an urge or inclination to do something.
- Verb 3: To risk provoking (something undesirable).
[Synonyms] = Tuksuhin, Akitin, Udyukin, Himukin, Ayain
[Example]
- Ex1_EN: Don’t tempt me with that delicious chocolate cake when I’m on a diet.
- Ex1_PH: Huwag mo akong tuksuhin sa masarap na chocolate cake na iyan habang ako ay nag-di-diet.
- Ex2_EN: The beautiful weather might tempt you to skip work today.
- Ex2_PH: Ang magandang panahon ay maaaring akitin ka na liban sa trabaho ngayong araw.
- Ex3_EN: She tried to tempt him with promises of wealth and success.
- Ex3_PH: Sinubukan niyang udyukin siya sa pamamagitan ng mga pangako ng yaman at tagumpay.
- Ex4_EN: I was tempted to tell her the truth, but I kept quiet.
- Ex4_PH: Natukso akong sabihin sa kanya ang katotohanan, ngunit nanatili akong tahimik.
- Ex5_EN: Don’t tempt fate by driving recklessly in this storm.
- Ex5_PH: Huwag mong tuksuhin ang kapalaran sa pamamagitan ng pagmamaneho nang pabaya sa unos na ito.
