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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Pagdani

English

attraction; appeal; act of attractingnoun

Alternative meanings

Attraction, pull, or quality that makes someone interested in a person, place, idea, or thing. It can also refer to the act of attracting, convincing, or persuading.

Pronunciation

pag-DAH-nee

Root and affixes

From the root dani, to attract, convince, or persuade. Pagdani forms the noun: attraction or the act of attracting.

Variants or conjugations

dani; makadani; attraction; interest

Related words and expressions

attract; interest; curiosity; love; beauty/charm

Meaning and usage notes

Pagdani works for attraction in a general sense. For a tourist or fair attraction, “atraksyon” may also appear. For romantic attraction, it often needs context of liking or interest.

Ideas & Abstract Concepts, People & Relationships, Qualities & Descriptions
Example 1

Dako ang pagdani sa lugar sa mga turista.

The place has a strong attraction for tourists.

Example 2

Naa koy pagdani sa iyang personalidad.

I feel attraction toward his or her personality.

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