Mangarira (en. To deceive)

maŋaˈɾira

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of deceit or trickery.
Do not deceive your friends with such things.
Huwag mong mangarira ang iyong mga kaibigan sa mga ganitong bagay.
The act of misrepresenting a situation through lying.
His promise will only deceive in his actions.
Ang kanyang pangako ay mangarira lamang sa kanyang mga gawain.
Giving false information to another person.
He decided to deceive to gain favor.
Nagdesisyon siyang mangarira upang makakuha ng pabor.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to deceive the heart
Deceit in the emotions of others, especially in matters of love.
mangarira ng puso

Related Words

deceiver
A person who often deceives or tricks.
manlinlang
to lie
The action of stating something untrue.
magsinungaling

Slang Meanings

to lie
Wow, he tells so many lies in his stories!
Grabe, ang dami niyang mangarira sa mga kwento niya!
to deceive
Don't lie too much, you might just be deceiving yourself.
Huwag ka masyado mangarira, baka lokohin mo lang ang sarili mo.
to flatter or sweet-talk
He's really good at sweet-talking to get what he wants.
Ang galing niya mangarira para makuha ang gusto niya.
to swindle
Don't lie, I won't accept you in the group.
Huwag kang mangarira, hindi kita tatanggapin sa grupo.