Magpakopya (en. To duplicate)
/maɡpakɔpja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To make a copy of something or a document.
We need to duplicate the notes for our report.
Kailangan nating magpakopya ng mga tala para sa aming ulat.
To reproduce or make multiple copies of something.
You can duplicate the pictures using the photocopier.
Maari kang magpakopya ng mga larawan sa photocopier.
To print a document.
Make a copy of the documents before you submit them.
Magpakopya ka ng mga dokumento bago mo ito isumite.
Etymology
from the word 'copy' meaning 'a copy' or 'reproduction'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
copying oil
Copying data or information from one source.
magpakopya ng langis
make a copy for the record
To make a copy of something for records.
magpakopya para sa rekord
Related Words
copy
An example or reproduction of an original thing.
kopya
reproduction
The process of making multiple copies.
reproduksi
Slang Meanings
To pretend to be lower or poorer to gain sympathy.
I don't want to 'play the victim' with him, he's so dramatic!
Ayaw ko na magpakopya sa kanya, ang drama-drama niya pa!
To ask for help that isn't really needed.
He's such a 'faux needy' person, even though he can manage alone.
Sobrang magpakopya siya, kahit kaya naman niya mag-isa.
To appear helpless to get others' attention.
I won't 'play helpless' anymore, I'm tired of this attention-seeking.
Di na ako magpapakopya, ayoko na ng ganitong attention-seeking.