Kupitan (en. Cheat)

ku-pi-tan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The act of deception or taking something not rightfully through dishonest means.

Cheating in exams is against the school's regulations.

Ang kupitan sa pagsusulit ay labag sa mga patakaran ng paaralan.

A method of gaining advantage in a wrong way.

Many students resort to cheating when they fear failing.

Maraming estudyante ang nahuhulog sa kupitan kapag natatakot silang bumagsak.

verb

The act of committing deception or cheating.

Do not cheat, be honest with yourself.

Huwag kang kupitan, maging tapat ka sa iyong sarili.

Do not cheat

A reminder that one should not deceive or trick.

Huwag magkupit

deception

The act of creating or stating falsehoods to gain someone's trust.

panlilinlang

thief

We need to be careful of the thieves in the corner.

Kailangan nating maging maingat sa mga kupitan sa kanto.

betrayal

Don't go with them, you might just get betrayed.

Huwag kang magpagupit sa kanila, baka kupitan ka lang.

money grab

Giving out money to friends might cause a money grab.

Baka maging sanhi ng kupitan ang pamimigay ng pera sa barkada.