Magpasikat (en. To show off)
/maɡ.pa.si.kat/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of doing things to be recognized or noticed by others.
He wants to show off to his classmates through his singing talent.
Nais niyang magpasikat sa kanyang mga kaklase sa pamamagitan ng kanyang talento sa pag-awit.
Striving to become famous or recognized in a particular field.
Many people show off on social media using their unique ideas.
Maraming tao ang nagpasikat sa social media gamit ang kanilang mga natatanging ideya.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to impress on stage
to showcase one's skills or talent in public
magpasikat sa entablado
Related Words
fame
A state of being recognized or famous.
sikat
showing off
The action of showcasing skill or talent.
pasikat
Slang Meanings
to make a strong impression
Lisa wants to show off at the talent show, so she practiced a new dance.
Gusto ni Lisa na magpasikat sa talent show, kaya nag-aral siya ng bagong sayaw.
to show off in order to get noticed
Mark posted pictures of himself on social media to show off and get his crush's attention.
Si Mark ay nag-post ng mga litrato niya sa social media para magpasikat at mapansin ng crush niya.
to act cool or impressive
Because he can breakdance, he showed off at their school.
Dahil sa kaya niyang sumayaw ng breakdance, nagpasikat siya sa kanilang paaralan.
to occur in front of many people
At his concert, he impressed the crowd with his captivating performance.
Sa concert niya, nagpasikat siya sa mga tao sa pamamagitan ng kaakit-akit na performance.