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    Magdaya (en. To deceive)

    mag-da-ya

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of providing false information or deceiving a person.
    He should not deceive his friends.
    Hindi niya dapat magdaya sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
    Using deceptive means to achieve a goal.
    It's easy to deceive in exams if you are not careful.
    Madali lang magdaya sa mga pagsusulit kung hindi ka mag-iingat.
    The act of lying or having dishonest intentions.
    To deceive is not good behavior.
    Ang magdaya ay hindi magandang asal.

    Etymology

    Originates from the root word 'daya' which means to deceive or to be dishonest.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to deceive in exams
    To use dishonest methods in exams.
    magdaya sa pagsusulit
    do not deceive
    Provide sincere information or knowledge, without deception.
    huwag magdaya

    Related Words

    deception
    A form of deceit or trickery.
    daya
    manipulation
    The act of controlling a situation or person through deceit.
    manipulasyon

    Slang Meanings

    to deceive
    Why did you drag him into the mess? You're still trying to deceive him!
    Bakit mo siya kinaladkad sa gulo? Magdaya ka pa sa kanya!
    to trick
    He doesn't know what you're saying, you're really trying to trick him.
    Hindi niya alam na pinagsasasabi mo, talagang magdaya ka.
    to cheat
    Don't believe him, he's really into cheating.
    Huwag kang maniwala sa kanya, mahilig siyang magdaya.