Urge in Tagalog

“Urge” in Tagalog translates to “Pag-uudyok” or “Pagnanais”, referring to a strong desire or impulse to do something, or the act of strongly encouraging someone. Understanding this versatile term will help you express inner motivations and persuasive actions in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Urge

[Definition]:

• Urge /ɜːrdʒ/
• Noun 1: A strong desire or impulse to do something.
• Verb 1: To strongly encourage or persuade someone to do something.
• Verb 2: To recommend or advocate something earnestly.

[Synonyms] = Pag-uudyok, Pagnanais, Hilig, Paghikayat, Pagsusumamo, Panghihimok

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: I felt a sudden urge to call my family back home.
• Ex1_PH: Naramdaman ko ang biglaang pagnanais na tawagan ang aking pamilya sa bahay.
• Ex2_EN: The doctor urged him to quit smoking for his health.
• Ex2_PH: Ang doktor ay nag-udyok sa kanya na tumigil sa paninigarilyo para sa kanyang kalusugan.
• Ex3_EN: She resisted the urge to eat the chocolate cake on her diet.
• Ex3_PH: Pinigilan niya ang pagnanais na kumain ng tsokolateng cake sa kanyang diet.
• Ex4_EN: Community leaders urge residents to participate in the vaccination program.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mga pinuno ng komunidad ay humihikayat sa mga residente na lumahok sa programa ng bakuna.
• Ex5_EN: He felt an urge to travel and explore new places around the world.
• Ex5_PH: Naramdaman niya ang pagnanais na maglakbay at tuklasin ang mga bagong lugar sa buong mundo.