Dayain (en. To deceive)

da-ya-in

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of deceiving or misleading someone.

Don't deceive me, I know what I'm saying is true.

Huwag mo akong dayain, alam kong totoo ang sinasabi ko.

Washing one's hands of a responsibility by engaging in actions that save reputation.

He used his charisma to deceive people about his intentions.

Ginamit niya ang kanyang karisma upang dayain ang mga tao sa kanyang mga intensyon.

Providing false information to gain trust.

He didn't hesitate to deceive his friends just to get what he wanted.

Hindi siya nag-atubiling dayain ang kanyang mga kaibigan para lamang makuha ang kanyang gusto.

Root word: 'daya'

deceive oneself

misleading oneself about the true situation

dayain ang sarili

deceit

The ability or behavior of a person to deceive or trick.

daya

deceiver

A person who tends to deceive.

manlilinlang

pretending or deception

Don't try to dayain in the exam, it's better to just study.

Huwag ka nang mag-dayain sa exam, mas mabuti pang mag-aral ka na lang.

to cheat or deceive

Our friends love to dayain in the game.

Yung mga tropa natin, mahilig mang-dayain sa laro.

to show off or pretend

No wonder he dressed up, to dayain for the people.

Kaya pala siya nag-ayos, para magdaya sa mga tao.