Igayahin (en. To imitate)

/iɡaˈjaɪn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of doing something similar to another person or thing.
The teacher trains the students to imitate the correct pronunciation of words.
Sinasanay ng guro ang mga estudyante na igayahin ang tamang pagbigkas ng mga salita.
Encouraging to follow an example.
Children should imitate the good behavior of their parents.
Dapat igayahin ng mga bata ang magandang asal ng kanilang mga magulang.
Copying the style or method of another person.
Many artists want to imitate Francisco's style.
Maraming artista ang nais na igayahin ang estilo ni Francisco.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Imitate me
Follow my example or do what I am doing.
Igayuhin mo ako

Related Words

like
A word that describes similarity or being of the same kind.
gaya
similar
A word used to show the similarity of two or more things.
tulad

Slang Meanings

To agree or consent to something or an idea.
Just follow what boss said to avoid any trouble.
Igayahin mo na lang ang sinabi ni boss para walang gulo.
To copy or repeat an action.
You should copy James' dance move!
Igayahin mo naman yung dance move ni James!
To follow the style or beliefs of someone.
That's how it is, just imitate them to become popular.
Ganyan talaga, igayahin mo na lang sila para sumikat.