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    Daya (en. Deception)

    /ˈda.ja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A gesture aimed at deceiving a person.
    His deception was caught by the teachers.
    Ang kanyang daya ay nahuli ng mga guro.
    A form of deception that causes misunderstanding.
    The test of the test is unacceptable.
    Ang daya sa pagsusulit ay hindi katanggap-tanggap.
    Pretending or demonstrating a true situation.
    His deception caused a big problem.
    Ang kanyang daya ay nagdulot ng malaking problema.

    Etymology

    Originating from the word 'daya' which means deception or lying.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    deceit of the heart
    A type of pain or anguish caused by deception in love.
    daya ng puso

    Related Words

    deceiver
    A person who likes to deceive or trick.
    manloloko
    manipulation
    The use of deception to change the decision or thinking of others.
    manipulasyon

    Slang Meanings

    lying or deceiving for oneself or others
    I hope you won't cheat on the exam, you might get caught.
    Sana wag kang magdaya sa exam, baka mabisto ka.
    a childish or unserious cheat
    Stop that, there's no cheating in the game.
    Tigil na 'yan, wala namang daya sa laro.
    having an unfair advantage in a situation
    Avoid those cheats, fair play is preferred.
    Iwasan mo na yung mga daya, gusto ng fair play.