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    Mapagdaya (en. Deceptive)

    ma-pag-da-ya

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Providing false information or illusion.
    His deceptive statements caused confusion.
    Ang kanyang mapagdaya na mga pahayag ay nagdulot ng kaguluhan.
    Capable or naturally able to mimic the truth.
    Many deceptive prophecies have been recorded in history.
    Maraming mapagdaya na mga propesiya ang naitala sa kasaysayan.
    A term used to describe deceptive actions.
    Avoid deceptive people in business.
    Iwasan ang mga mapagdaya na tao sa negosyo.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'mapag' meaning capable of deceiving

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    deceptive person
    A person capable of deceiving or misleading.
    mapagdaya na tao
    deceptive situation
    A situation that is misleading.
    mapagdaya na sitwasyon

    Related Words

    deception
    The act of maintaining lies or distorting the truth.
    panlinlang
    lie
    Any statement or act that is not true.
    kasinungalingan

    Slang Meanings

    liar
    My sibling is really deceptive, always having excuses that are untrue.
    Ang kapatid ko, mapagdaya talaga, palaging may excuses na walang katotohanan.
    cheater
    Don't believe him, he's deceptive and a cheater.
    Huwag kang maniniwala sa kanya, siya ay mapagdaya at manloloko.
    troublemaker
    Your friend is deceptive, always a troublemaker when something important is happening.
    Yung kaibigan mo, mapagdaya siya, palaging nang-aabala kapag may importante.