Gayahin (en. Imitate)

ga-ya-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To model or emulate an action or characteristic of a thing or person.
You should imitate your teacher’s good behavior.
Gayahin mo ang magandang asal ng iyong guro.
To follow or replicate a style, movement, or method.
Artists often imitate the style of their favorite painters.
Ang mga artist ay madalas na gumagaya sa estilo ng kanilang mga paboritong pintor.
The act of reproducing something or an idea based on the original.
Imitate the popular dance in your own way.
Gayahin ang tanyag na sayaw sa iyong sariling pamamaraan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'gaya' which means 'like'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Imitate me
Follow my example or do what I do.
Gayahin mo ako
Don't just imitate
Don't just copy without your own thought.
Huwag lang gayahin

Related Words

gaya
This word means 'like' or 'similar'.
gaya
tulad
Means similarity or likeness.
tulad

Slang Meanings

to imitate or copy a part of a person or thing
Just imitate my style so we can be cooler.
Gayahin mo na lang ako sa style ko para mas cool tayo.
to pretend or assume a persona that is not real
Don't imitate other people, just be yourself.
Huwag kang gayahin ang ibang tao, maging ikaw lang.
to step out of your own shadow and follow others
Let's imitate the skits of vloggers on TikTok.
Gayahin natin ang pakulo ng mga vlogger sa TikTok.