Imitahan (en. To imitate)

/ɪmɪˈtaːhæn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of mimicking or following someone or something.

He acts well because he can imitate any artist.

Mahusay siyang umarte dahil kayang-kaya niyang imitan ang sinumang artista.

Creating something that resembles another thing.

In her painting, she tried to imitate the style of a famous painter.

Sa kanyang larawan, sinikap niyang imitan ang istilo ng isang sikat na pintor.

Copying the characteristics of a person, animal, or object.

Children often play by imitating superheroes.

Ang mga bata ay madalas na naglalaro sa pag-imitahan ng mga superhero.

to imitate a person

To mimic the actions or style of another person.

imitahin ang isang tao

similarity

The result of mimicking or copying.

gaya

copy

A version taken from the original.

kopya

like-like

Your voice sounds just like Justin Bieber.

Parang imitahan lang ng boses mo kay Justin Bieber.

copy

You look just like a copy of a Nora Aunor movie.

Parang kopya ka ng pelikula ni Nora Aunor.

imitation

Wow, your imitation of her style is impressive!

Grabe ang panggagaya mo sa style niya, ha!

copycat

What’s up with that? You're such a copycat in your outfit!

Ano ba yan, gaya-gaya ka naman sa pananamit mo!

look-alike

She’s the most look-alike of yours in the group, right?

Siya ang pinakatulad mo sa group, 'di ba?