Manlinlang (en. To deceive)
/man-lin-lang/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A action word meaning to make a promise that will not be fulfilled.
His words seemed to only deceive me.
Ang kanyang mga salita ay tila manlinlang lamang sa akin.
Description of the act of deceiving or tricking other people.
He loves to deceive and does not know how to keep his promises.
Siya'y mahilig manlinlang at hindi marunong tumupad sa kanyang mga pangako.
A way to gain the trust of others through deceitful means.
The information he provided was deliberately deceptive to appear true.
Ang ibinigay niyang impormasyon ay sadyang manlinlang upang magmukhang totoo.
Etymology
Originating from the root word 'linlang', which means 'to deceive' or 'to subdue'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Do not deceive others
Do not trick others.
Huwag manlinlang ng kapwa
Related Words
deceit
The state or quality of deceiving.
linlang
to deceive
A verb that also means to deceive.
manloko
Slang Meanings
Manlinlang refers to a person who is adventurous and is often perceived as cool or a 'bad boy/bad girl'.
Wow, so many 'manlinlang' types showed up at the party, it was so much fun!
Grabe, ang dami ng mga manlinlang na dumadagsa sa party, ang saya!
A term used to describe someone who is teasing or mischievous.
Don't worry, he's just being a 'manlinlang', we're used to him.
Huwag kang mag-alala, manlinlang lang siya, sanay na kami sa kanya.