Magamerikana (en. To americanize)

/ma.ga.me.ri.ka.na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The process of adopting or being influenced by American customs, styles, and culture.

Many young people Americanize their way of dressing and speaking.

Maraming kabataan ang nagmagamerikana sa kanilang paraan ng pananamit at pananalita.

Adapting practices or perspectives from America to the local culture.

Our business Americanized some aspects of our service.

Ang aming negosyo ay nagmagamerikana ng ilang aspeto ng aming serbisyo.

you should Americanize

A phrase suggesting one should act or think like an American.

magamerikana ka

American

Refers to a person from America or with American ancestry.

Amerikano

culture

The totality of beliefs, practices, and traditions of a person or group.

kultura

To act or adopt an American lifestyle

The youth today prefer to be Americanized rather than speak Tagalog.

Ang mga kabataan ngayon, mas gusto na nilang magamerikana kaysa magtagalog.

To act stylish or posh, often with American influences

You're acting Americanized again, your outfit is so posh!

Parang nagamerikana ka na naman, ang sosyal na ng outfit mo!

To appreciate or adopt a glamorous lifestyle, often associated with American culture

What are you into? It seems like you're living the American dream with your interests.

Ano bang trip mo? Parang nagamerikana ka sa mga gusto mong gawin.