Ipagpustura (en. To pose)

i-pag-pus-tu-ra

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of exhibiting a specific posture.

He needs to pose his body while talking.

Kailangan niyang ipagpustura ang kanyang katawan habang nakikipag-usap.

The act of taking a form or position for photos or performances.

They posed in front of the camera for their picture.

Nag-ipagpustura sila sa harap ng camera para sa kanilang larawan.

Positioning oneself in a certain manner for a purpose or message.

You should pose confidently during interviews.

Dapat ipagpustura ang iyong sarili nang may kumpiyansa sa mga interbyu.

from the root word 'pustura' meaning 'position' or 'posture'.

to pose

to take a specific position or form

magpustura

posture

the position or form taken by the human body.

pustura

to show off skills or talent to others

It's already noon, but he still can't show off in front of people.

Tanghali na, pero hindi pa rin siya makapagpustura sa harap ng mga tao.

to pretend or display something that isn't real

He made it look like an expensive lens just to show off to his classmates.

Ginawa niyang lente na mukhang mamahalin para ipagpustura sa mga kaklase niya.

to be boastful or show off oneself

There's nothing wrong with pretending, but don't always show off!

Walang masama sa pagpapanggap, pero ‘wag laging ipagpustura!