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    Bumalanya (en. To contradict)

    /buːmaˈlanjɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To perform the action of denying or correcting a statement.
    He contradicted what his friend said that he was not smart.
    Bumalanya siya sa sinabi ng kanyang kaibigan na siya ay hindi matalino.
    To provide opposition to an idea or statement.
    The child contradicted the argument of his parents.
    Ang anak ay bumalanya sa argumento ng kanyang mga magulang.
    To speak contrary to something believed by others.
    He contradicted the majority's view on this issue.
    Bumalanya siya sa pananaw ng nakararami sa isyung ito.

    Etymology

    Root word: 'balanya' meaning 'to change' or 'to forget'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to contradict the truth
    the denial or opposition to the actual situation.
    bumalanya sa katotohanan

    Related Words

    denial
    The act of rejecting or opposing an idea or statement.
    pagtatanggi

    Slang Meanings

    pretended
    He acted like he was rich, but in reality, he was tight on budget.
    Bumalanya siya na parang mayaman, pero sa totoo lang, kapos siya sa budget.
    name-dropped a boyfriend
    She acted on social media as if we were together, but we’re not really.
    Bumalanya na naman siya sa social media na parang kami na, pero wala namang kami.
    acted cute
    He tried to act cute in front of his crush, but he wasn't cute at all.
    Bumalanya siya sa harap ng crush niya, pero hindi naman siya cute.