Maloko (en. To fool)

/mɐˈloko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action that describes the giving of misleading information or joking that brings joy.

Don't be fooled by what he says!

Huwag kang maloko sa kanyang mga sinasabi!

To pretend or make fun by making a situation ridiculous.

Sometimes, we need to fool around to lighten the situation.

Minsan, kinakailangan nating maloko upang mapagaan ang sitwasyon.

Derived from the root word 'loko' meaning 'to trick or pretend'.

Don't be fooled!

Don't let others deceive you.

Huwag kang maloko!

crazy

A term used to describe a person who loves to fool or trick.

loko

Sometimes means to troll or provoke someone to get them angry.

My friend is just messing around, he always makes our teacher anxious.

Maloko lang yung kaibigan ko, lagi niyang pinapraning yung teacher namin.

Refers to joking around or playing pranks.

I hope what you're saying is true, but I know you're just messing with me.

Sana'y totoo yang sinasabi mo, pero alam ko, maloko ka lang talaga.

Telling a crazy story or event.

Your story is wild, I felt like I was going crazy from laughing.

Maloko yung istorya mo, para akong naloka sa kakatawa.