Mapagbalatkayo (en. Deceitful)

/ma.paɡ.ba.lat.ka.jo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Shows deceitful or misleading characteristics.

The deceitful person often brings harm to others.

Ang mapagbalatkayo ay madalas na nagdadala ng kapahamakan sa iba.

Capable of disguising or pretending to hide true intentions.

He is deceitful, so it's hard to trust him.

Siya ay mapagbalatkayo, kaya't mahirap siyang pagkatiwalaan.

Indicates having hidden intentions behind a behavior or speech.

His deceitful behavior gave him a reputation of suspicion.

Ang kanyang mapagbalatkayo na asal ay nagbigay sa kanya ng reputasyon ng pagdududa.

Derived from the root word 'balatkayo' meaning 'to pretend' or 'to wear a disguise'.

deceitful in love

A person who loves with hidden intentions.

mapagbalatkayo sa pagmamahal

deceitful united forces

Refers to people united in deceit or falsehood.

mga mapagbalatkayo kung magkaisa

disguise

An adjective referring to having artistic abilities in pretending.

balatkayo

deception

The act of misleading or lying.

panlilinlang

hypocrite

There are so many hypocrites in school; they act friendly to your face but talk behind your back.

Ang daming mapagbalatkayo sa school, harap-harapan ka nilang kaibigan pero sa likod ng iyong likod, tsismis ka pa nila.

plastic

Did you know that your friend is plastic? She says you're her only best friend, but she hangs out with other people.

Alam mo bang plastic yung kaibigan mo? Sinasabi niyang ikaw lang ang bestfriend niya pero may iba siyang kasama na ibang tao.

two-faced

Sometimes people are really two-faced; they're all smiles to you, but it's a different story with others.

Minsan napaka-two-faced talaga ng mga tao; ang saya saya nila sa'yo, pero ibang usapan sa ibang tao.