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    Magbatikusan (en. To emulate)

    maɡ-ba-ti-ku-san

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To perform actions with the intent to imitate others.
    He wants to emulate many artists in his work.
    Nais niyang magbatikusan ng maraming artistas sa kanyang obra.
    To continue steps similar to those of others.
    The students emulated their teachers in their projects.
    Ang mga estudyante ay nagbatikusan ng mga guro sa kanilang mga proyekto.
    An attempt to mimic the style or manner of another person.
    He started to emulate famous writers.
    Nagsimula siyang magbatikusan ng mga sikat na manunulat.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'batik', meaning to imitate or to pattern.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    emulate excellence
    to imitate the skill of others
    magbatikusan ng galing

    Related Words

    batik
    The art of creating patterns or designs on fabric.
    batik
    training
    The process of practicing or learning skills.
    pagsasanay

    Slang Meanings

    To throw out criticisms or sarcastic comments
    You're so good at magbatikusan, all you know is to point out flaws!
    Ang galing mo magbatikusan, puro kapintasan lang ang alam mo!
    To gossip or talk negatively about others
    At the corner, they always magbatikusan about the people in the barangay.
    Sa kanto, lagi silang nagba-batikusan tungkol sa mga tao sa barangay.
    To make negative comments on social media
    Don't mind them, they just love to magbatikusan online.
    Huwag mo silang pansinin, mahilig lang silang magbatikusan sa online.