Magparangya (en. To show off)

/maɡ.paˈraŋ.ja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform actions that attract attention from others.
He loves to show off his new belongings.
Siya ay mahilig magparangya ng kanyang mga bagong gamit.
To display wealth or power to others.
He showed off his new car in front of his friends.
Nagparangya siya ng kanyang bagong kotse sa harap ng kanyang mga kaibigan.
To express excessive joy or success.
He intentionally showed off his achievements in life.
Sinadyang magparangya siya ng kanyang mga nakamit sa buhay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

It is not good to show off.
Boasting is undesirable.
Hindi maganda ang magparangya
Do not show off your wealth.
Avoid displaying wealth.
Huwag magparangya ng iyong yaman

Related Words

show-off
A modality of displaying status or wealth.
parangya
arrogance
Excessive display of pride or superiority.
yabang

Slang Meanings

to go on a luxurious vacation
I hope they go on a luxury vacation in Boracay next week!
Sana magparangya sila sa Boracay sa susunod na linggo!
to show off or brag
Why do you still have to show off to your friends? That doesn't matter.
Bakit ka pa magparangya sa mga kaibigan mo? Wala namang halaga 'yan.
to be overly extravagant or classy
He spent a lot on the party just to show off.
Ang dami ng ginastos niya sa party para lang magparangya.