Ipaggiitan (en. To exaggerate)

/ipaɡˈɡitan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action describing exaggeration or addition to something.

Don't exaggerate your story, it's too exaggerated now.

Huwag mong ipaggiitan ang kwento mo, masyadong exaggerated na.

Emphasizing an aspect to capture the attention of others.

He wants to exaggerate his achievements in the project.

Nagnanais siyang ipaggiitan ang kanyang mga nagawa sa proyekto.

For dramatic effect, often used in art and literature.

In his work, he decided to exaggerate the emotions of the characters.

Sa kanyang akda, nagpasya siyang ipaggiitan ang mga emosyon ng mga tauhan.

From the word 'ggiit' meaning 'exaggeration' or 'glorification.'

Don't exaggerate the truth

Don't create a story that is overly hopeful or unbelievable.

Huwag ipaggiitan ang katotohanan

exaggeration

The action of describing or expressing excessive reasons or qualities.

paggiit

excess

Doing more than what is necessary or appropriate.

sobra

to act like a jerk or a bad boy

It seems like he wants to act like a jerk to impress his friends.

Parang gusto niyang ipaggiitan ang sarili niya sa barkada.

to get involved in mischief

Don't get involved in that, you might get caught up in trouble.

Huwag kang ipaggiitan d'yan, baka masangkot ka sa gulo.