Magpataka (en. To make a fuss or to create disturbances)

/maɡpaˈtaka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of making noise or commotion.

Don't make a fuss in front of the guests.

Huwag kang magpataka sa harap ng mga bisita.

The act of making excessive actions that cause disturbance.

They made a fuss at the wedding and became the center of attention.

Sila ay nagpataka sa kasal at naging sentro ng atensyon.

Causing unnecessary noise or disturbance.

I don't want to make a fuss in class.

Ayaw ko sanang magpataka sa klase.

from the root word 'patak' which means to drip or to condense.

Do not make a fuss

Staying calm and without excessive noise.

Huwag magpataka

drip

A word that means to drip or pour.

patak

to pretend or act like having wealth or ability

Stop pretending, it's obvious you don't have that.

Huwag ka nang magpataka, kita na ngang wala kang ganun.

to show off or act better than one actually is

You talk big, but truth is, you were just pretending.

Nagsasalita ka nang mataas, pero sa totoo lang, nagpataka ka lang.