Gawangpaloko (en. Deceptive act)

/ɡaˈwaŋ.paˈlo.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of action aimed at deceiving or tricking a person.

You should not trust the deceptive acts of these people.

Hindi mo dapat pagkatiwalaan ang gawangpaloko ng mga taong ito.

Actions often intended to gain personal benefit through deception.

Many deceptive acts occur in online trading.

Maraming gawangpaloko ang nagaganap sa online na kalakalan.

Combination of the words 'gawa' (to make) and 'paloko' (to deceive).

Do not be deceived

It means 'Huwag kang magpaloko'.

Huwag kang magpaloko

deceiver

A person who aims to deceive or provide false information.

manloloko

deception

The act of deceiving or giving false information.

panlilinlang

Something crazy or absurd

This crazy thing is just so out of this world!

Ang gawangpaloko na ‘to, sobrang out of this world!

Flattery or deception

Don't fall for the deception of your friends.

Huwag kang magpauto sa gawangpaloko ng mga kaibigan mo.

A bet that isn’t real

What he said was just a bet that evaporated into thin air.

Yung sinasabi niyang gawangpaloko, parang nalulusaw na lang sa hangin.