Liing (en. Lying)
lee-ing
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of lying or making a false or incorrect statement.
Lying is unacceptable in good relationships.
Ang liing ay hindi katanggap-tanggap sa mga ugnayang mahusay.
verb
The action of lying or making something untrue.
He held his heart while lying to his parents.
Hinawakan niya ang kanyang puso habang siya ay nagliing sa kanyang mga magulang.
Etymology
from the root word 'li' meaning 'truth'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Don't lie
Avoid lying.
Huwag kang magliing
Related Words
truth
The quality of being true or correct.
katotohanan
honest
The quality of being truthful or sincere.
tapat
Slang Meanings
Lie or falsehood
I don't want to deal with lies, you should just tell the truth.
Ayoko na sa mga liing, dapat sabihin mo na ang totoo.
Gossip or rumors
There are a lot of lies circulating about him.
Ang daming liing na kumakalat tungkol sa kanya.