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    Mapagpaimbabaw (en. Superficial)

    /ma.pag.pai̇m.ba.baw/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Refers to something that is not very deep or significant.
    His superficial outlook on life led to a lack of interest in real issues.
    Ang kanyang mapagpaimbabaw na pananaw sa buhay ay nagdulot ng kawalang-interes sa tunay na mga isyu.
    Describes people who seem to have deep understanding, but are actually shallow.
    Many superficial people join debates but don't truly understand the concepts.
    Maraming mapagpaimbabaw na tao ang nakakauso sa mga debate pero hindi naman nakakaunawa ng mga konsepto.
    A characteristic of lacking real meaning or substance.
    Superficial discussions do not provide solutions to societal problems.
    Ang mga mapagpaimbabaw na usapan ay hindi nagbibigay ng solusyon sa mga problema sa lipunan.

    Etymology

    derived from the words 'pagpapa' and 'imbabaw'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    superficial conversation
    a conversation that lacks sufficient depth or genuine discussion on the issue
    mapagpaimbabaw na pag-uusap

    Related Words

    shallow
    a characteristic of being not deep or having little information.
    mababaw
    second level
    analysis that does not reach the deepest level.
    pangalawang antas

    Slang Meanings

    show-off
    He said he's the best because he's a show-off.
    Kaya niya sinabing siya ang pinakamagaling, kasi mapagpaimbabaw siya.
    pretender
    Accept it, he's a pretender so you shouldn't trust him.
    Tanggapin mo na, pretender siya kaya hindi mo siya dapat pagkatiwalaan.
    arrogant
    His arrogance about his accomplishments makes him really superficial.
    Ang palalo niya tungkol sa kanyang mga accomplishment, kaya sobra siya mapagpaimbabaw.