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    Disimulahin (en. To pretend)

    di-si-mu-la-hin

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To do something that seems untrue or not visible.
    He pretended his anger at that moment.
    Siya ay nagdisimulahin ng kanyang galit sa pagkakataong iyon.
    To hide one's true feelings or intentions.
    Out of fear, he pretended to be happy in front of his friends.
    Dahil sa takot, nagdisimulahin siya ng kasiyahan sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
    To pretend or conceal something so that others do not know.
    His smile was a pretense to his sadness.
    Ang kanyang ngiti ay isang disimulahin sa kanyang kalungkutan.

    Etymology

    from the Spanish word 'disimular'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to conceal the truth
    to hide the real situation or truth
    disimulahin ang katotohanan
    to mask emotions
    to hide feelings
    disimulahin ang emosyon

    Related Words

    actual
    the true state or fact
    aktuwal
    conversation
    communication that often relates to feelings or opinions
    pang-uusap

    Slang Meanings

    to act carefully or be cautious in dealings
    Hide your anger, your boss might get mad.
    Disimulahin mo ang galit mo, baka magalit ang boss mo.
    to be quiet and not show true feelings
    When he's around, hide your happiness.
    Kapag nandiyan siya, disimulahin mo ang saya mo.
    to pretend or act as if you don't care
    Hide your pain so your classmates won't notice.
    Disimulahin mo ang sakit mo para hindi ka parinig sa mga kaklase mo.