Magpalalo (en. To boast)

/maɡpalalo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of showing excessive pride in one's abilities or achievements.

Bragging is not good as it causes resentment among others.

Hindi maganda ang magpalalo dahil nagiging dahilan ito ng sama ng loob ng iba.

To elevate one's quality or status in an unrealistic manner.

He often boasts about his achievements in life.

Madalas siyang magpalalo ukol sa kanyang mga natamo sa buhay.

You boast because it is not true.

You show excessive pride, but it's not seen in reality.

Magpalalo ka kasi hindi naman totoo.

Don't boast, live simply.

Avoid showing off and be humble.

Huwag magpalalo, mamuhay ng simple.

boastful

An adjective that describes a person who is boastful.

palalo

to be truthful

The behavior of being honest and not boastful.

magpakatotoo

to be arrogant

You seem to have such a high opinion of yourself, you're being arrogant again.

Parang ang taas ng tingin mo sa sarili mo, nagpapalalo ka na naman.

to act pretentious or overly sophisticated

You're always acting pretentious at parties, like you're someone important.

Lagi kang nagpapalalo sa mga party, akala mo kung sino ka.

to indulge excessively in pleasures

Oh no, it looks like he's indulging in his vices again.

Naku, mukhang nagpapalalo na naman siya sa mga bisyo niya.