Magpakabata (en. To act like a child)

/mag-paka-ba-ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To act or behave like a child.

He often acts like a child when chatting with his friends.

Kadalasan siyang magpakabata tuwing may pakikipag-chat sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

Engaging in behaviors typically associated with children.

Acting like a child can be seen in his behavior while playing.

Ang magpakabata ay nakikita sa kanyang pag-uugali nang siya'y naglalaro.

to act like a child in joy

To behave childishly out of happiness.

magpakabata sa saya

child

A person of young age, typically someone under eighteen years old.

bata

To be young again or go back to the past, often with a sense of nostalgia.

You really need to magpakabata and enjoy life, just like we did in our youth.

Kailangan mo talagang magpakabata at mag-enjoy sa buhay, tulad ng ginawa namin noong kabataan namin.

To be immature or not serious about things.

Why are you still magpakabata? You should have discipline in your life already.

Bakit ka pa magpakabata? Dapat ay may disiplina ka na sa buhay mo.