Manangga (en. To pretend)

/maˈnaŋɡa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The behavior of a person who acts as if something is true, but it really isn't.

He pretended in his interactions with his friends.

Nagmanangga siya sa kanyang pakikitungo sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

Performing actions or behaviors that are not genuine.

She demonstrated her skill in pretending during her performance.

Ipinakita niya ang kanyang galing sa pagmanangga sa kanyang pagsasaya.

pretend with emotions

To be untrue to the expressed feelings.

manangga sa mga emosyon

pretend

The behavior or act of being untrue.

panggap

A person who loves gossiping or spreading news about others.

There goes that manangga again, spreading all sorts of rumors about us.

Ayun na naman si manangga, kung anu-ano na naman ang pinapakalat tungkol sa atin.

A term for an older woman who seems arrogant or boastful.

Who is this manangga, acting like she's the best at everything?

Sino ba itong manangga na ‘to, para bang siya na ang pinakamahusay sa lahat?

A person who deliberately picks fights or is annoying.

Don't engage with that manangga, she's always looking for trouble.

Huwag mo nang patulan ang manangga na ‘yan, lagi na lang siyang naghahanap ng gulo.