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    Manghuwad (en. To imitate)

    /maŋˈhuwad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To make something appear like someone or something else.
    He will imitate his teacher's style of studying.
    Siya ay manghuhuwad ng estilo ng kanyang guro sa paraan ng pag-aaral.
    To copy or repeat the actions, habits, or any characteristics of another person.
    He loves to imitate the movements of his favorite actors.
    Mahilig siyang manghuwad ng mga galaw ng kanyang mga paboritong artista.
    Creating a sound that resembles an animal or object by mimicking them.
    He is a good imitator; he can easily mimic the sound of a bird.
    Siya ay isang magaling na manghuhuwad; kayang-kaya niyang kopyahin ang tunog ng ibon.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to imitate others
    To invent or create something similar to another person.
    manghuwad sa iba
    to imitate a style
    To copy the way or style of another person.
    manghuwad ng estilo

    Related Words

    imitation
    Refers to the imitation or copying of the behavior or appearance of others.
    huwad

    Slang Meanings

    Copycat, plagiarist
    He seems like a copycat, he takes everything I create.
    Parang manghuhuwad siya, lahat ng gawa ko kinukuha niya.
    Tough guy, hard-headed
    Why are you being such a tough guy, not caring about what others say?
    Bakit parang manghuhuwad ka, wala kang pakialam sa sinasabi ng iba?
    Pretending to be poor
    He claims to be poor, but he always has new stuff.
    Sinasabi niya na siya'y manghuhuwad, pero palagi siyang may mga bagong gamit.