Gayatin (en. To behave like)

ga-ya-tin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to act or behave in a way similar to another person.

He often behaves like his friends in following new trends.

Madalas siyang gayatin ang kanyang mga kaibigan sa mga bagong uso.

Refers to behavior that relates to mimicking or imitating another person's actions.

This is a way to behave like the culture of another country.

Ito ay isang paraan ng gayatin sa kultura ng ibang bansa.

Root word: 'gaya'

imitate oneself

To expect or act as if in a certain situation or condition.

gayatin ang sarili

A word that refers to mimicking or following another.

gaya

Lying or making up stories.

Why are you gayatin me? I know what you’re saying isn’t true.

Bakit mo ako gayatin? Alam ko naman na hindi totoo ang sinasabi mo.

To exaggerate or give too much detail.

Don’t gayatin your stories; just say you were late.

Huwag kang mag-gayatin sa mga kwento mo; sabi mo lang na na-late ka.