Mamuri (en. To deceive)
/maˈmuri/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To speak lies or untruths.
He will deceive his friends about his success.
Siya ay mamuri sa kanyang mga kaibigan tungkol sa kanyang tagumpay.
To provide false information.
Don't deceive, as it won't be good for your reputation.
Huwag kang mamuri, dahil hindi ito makabubuti sa iyong reputasyon.
To pretend or hide true intentions.
He often deceives his colleagues to gain their trust.
Madalas siyang mamuri sa kanyang mga kasamahan upang makuha ang kanilang tiwala.
Common Phrases and Expressions
deceive oneself
To provide a false or untrue perspective about oneself.
mamuri sa sarili
Related Words
lie
A statement that is not true or made to deceive.
kasinungalingan
deception
The act of lying or making false statements.
panlilinlang
Slang Meanings
to insult or hurt someone's feelings
Why would you insult her, she didn't do anything to you?
Bakit mo siya mamumuri, wala namang ginawa sa'yo?
to speak ill or use harsh words
Don't insult people when you don't even know them.
Huwag kang mamuri sa mga tao kapag hindi mo sila kilala.
to bash or make painful jokes
He's really insulting, it's getting annoying!
Sobrang mamuri talaga siya, nakakainis na!