Kayagangan (en. Exaggeration)

ka-ya-gan-gan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A form of speech that amplifies or exaggerates an idea or truth.

His story is full of exaggerations, making it hard to believe.

Ang kanyang kwento ay puno ng kayagangan kaya't hindi ito kapanipaniwala.

An expression aiming to capture others' attention through excessive description or narration.

The exaggeration in his works provided a broader perspective on his themes.

Ang kayagangan sa kanyang mga akda ay nagbigay ng mas malawak na perspektibo sa kanyang tema.

From the root word 'yaga' which means concerning problems or shortcomings.

do not exaggerate

Avoid overinflating matters.

huwag magkayagangan

overstatement

The excessive expression of truth resulting in misunderstanding.

overstatement

Thick-faced

Wow, Mike's kayagangan to not apologize for his mistake.

Grabe, ang kayagangan ni Mike na hindi mag-sorry sa ginawa niyang pagkakamali.

Shameless

Sometimes, some people are just kayagangan on social media, they don't care about others' opinions.

Minsan kayagangan talaga ang ibang tao sa social media, walang pake sa opinyon ng iba.

Overly confident

His kayagangan in dancing makes him look like a superstar.

Ang kayagangan niya sa pagsasayaw, akala mo na superstar na siya.