Maghambog (en. To boast)

ma-gam-bog

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To make statements with the intention of showing oneself as superior or better than others.

Juan always boasts about his achievements in school.

Palaging naghambog si Juan tungkol sa kanyang mga tagumpay sa paaralan.

To express accomplishments that seem greater than their actual value.

His boasting seemed to show off his wealth.

Ang kanyang pagbibida ay tila naghambog ng kanyang kayamanan.

To give oneself high regard in a boastful manner.

Don't boast, it's better to be humble.

Huwag maghambog, mas mabuting maging mapagpakumbaba.

From the root word 'hambog' meaning boastful or arrogant.

to boast about success

to show a success or achievement in a boastful manner.

maghambog ng tagumpay

boastful

A person who is arrogant or seems to elevate themselves compared to others.

hambog

boasting

The act of boasting or showing achievements with pride.

pagmamayabang

to boast or show off

The people who boasted about their new cars are those who don't know how to be content.

Ang mga masang nagmaghambog sa kanilang mga bagong sasakyan ay ang mga tao na hindi marunong makuntento.

to brag

Why does he have to show off? Even back then, he was no different from us.

Bakit siya maghambog? Kahit noon, wala naman siyang pinagkaiba sa atin.