mangahas

Tagalog

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /maŋaˈhas/ [mɐ.ŋɐˈhas]
• Rhymes: -as
• Syllabification: 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”, in KWF Diksiyonaryo ng Wikang Filipino, Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, 2024