Ipagngangawa (en. To boast)
ipag-ngangawa
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of emphasizing or amplifying one's ability or success.
He boasts about his achievements in the competition.
Ipinagngangawa niya ang kanyang mga natamo sa kompetisyon.
The display of pride in the things one has or has accomplished.
He loves to boast about his parents.
Mahilig siyang ipagngangawa ang kanyang mga magulang.
Claiming successes often accompanied by excessive pride.
Don't boast about your wealth to others.
Huwag mong ipagngangawa ang iyong yaman sa iba.
Common Phrases and Expressions
You should boast about your abilities
Express your talents or skills to others.
Ipagngangawa mo ang iyong mga kakayahan
Related Words
machismo
Claiming strength or power, often accompanied by arrogance.
pagmamacho
proud
A person who is boastful or has an image of pride.
mapagmalaki
Slang Meanings
to boast or brag about something excessively
He always brags about how rich he is.
Lagi na lang niyang ipagngangawa kung gaano siya kayaman.
to insert oneself into a conversation or situation excessively
That's how he was at the party, it seemed like he was the only one worth talking about.
Naging ganun siya sa party, parang siya na lang ang ipagngangawa.
to become popular or noticed for something
Now she's already trending with her new song!
Ngayon pa lang siya ipagngangawa sa bagong kanta niya!