Magmayabang (en. To boast)

/maɡmaˈjaːbaŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

This verb means to show off excessive wealth or glory in one's riches or success.

He often boasts about his achievements in life.

Madalas siyang magmayabang tungkol sa kanyang mga natamo sa buhay.

The act of boasting often causes resentment among others.

Boasting is not good and damages relationships.

Ang pagmayabang ay hindi maganda at nakakasira ng relasyon.

Root word: Yabang (pride)

Don't boast.

You are advised not to flaunt your achievements.

Huwag kang magmayabang.

pride

A trait of having excessive self-confidence, often associated with arrogance.

yabang

boastfulness

A type of behavior that shows arrogance in one's achievements.

ayabang

arrogance

Wow, those who are nervous about this presentation are super arrogant.

Grabe, napaka-yabang naman ng mga kinakabahan sa presentation na 'to.

show-off

There he is again, just waiting to show off his trophy.

Diyan na naman siya, nag-aabang lang para mag-magmayabang sa trophy niya.

ostentatious

He said he's ostentatious because of his new car.

Sabi niya, maringal daw siya dahil sa bagong sasakyan niya.

braggart

Our neighbor is such a braggart. He keeps talking about his achievements.

Yung kapitbahay namin, mayabang na kapwawan. Lagi na lang niya sinasabi ang mga achievements niya.