Pagdani
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.
Dako ang pagdani sa lugar sa mga turista.
The place has a strong attraction for tourists.
Naa koy pagdani sa iyang personalidad.
I feel attraction toward his or her personality.
