Dalungdong (en. Liar)
/daˈluŋdoŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who often lies or thinks of lying.
He was honest, he is not a liar to his friends.
Naging tapat siya, hindi siya dalungdong sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
An individual who speaks untruths.
He is often noticed as a liar at school.
Madalas siyang napapansin bilang dalungdong sa paaralan.
A person who is untrustworthy due to lies.
Avoid him, he is a liar in business.
Iwasan mo siya, dalungdong siya sa negosyo.
Etymology
Indigenous term
Common Phrases and Expressions
Don't be a liar.
Don't lie.
Huwag kang dalungdong.
Always lying.
Always telling lies.
Laging dalungdong.
Related Words
truth
The state of being true or correct.
katotohanan
lie
The act of lying or not telling the truth.
kasinungalingan
Slang Meanings
Gluttonous or always hungry for delicious food.
He's like a dalungdong, always there during buffets.
Parang dalungdong siya, lagi kasi siyang nandoon pagka buffet.
Fond of small or insignificant things.
Stop with that dalungdong, invest in something more important.
Tama na 'yang dalungdong na yan, mag-invest ka na sa mas mahalagang bagay.