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    Manggaya (en. Emulator)

    maŋˈɡa.ja

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb that means to create or replicate something from another thing.
    This person will emulate the style of his teacher.
    Ang taong ito ay manggaya sa estilo ng kanyang guro.
    In the context of art, it refers to following a style or technology.
    You should emulate the paintings of famous painters if you want to learn the art.
    Dapat mong manggaya ang mga pintura ng mga kilalang pintor kung nais mong matutunan ang sining.

    Etymology

    The term 'manggaya' comes from the root word 'gaya' which means 'like' or 'similar'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to emulate a dish
    To make or cook food that replicates a famous dish.
    manggaya ng ulam

    Related Words

    style
    A word describing similarity or following a type.
    gaya
    copy
    An item created from an original sample.
    kopya

    Slang Meanings

    to copy
    He loves to copy ideas from other people.
    Siya ay mahilig manggaya ng mga idea sa ibang tao.
    to tease or make fun of
    Just copying jokes, seems like it's not original.
    Puro manggaya ng jokes, parang hindi original.
    to scam
    Some people copy styles just to get money.
    Yung ibang tao manggaya ng style para lang makalikom ng pera.