Mapeste (en. Swindler)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who deceives or tricks others to gain money or benefits.

The swindler often provides false information to people.

Ang mapeste ay madalas na nagbibigay ng maling impormasyon sa mga tao.

A person who is dishonest or untrustworthy.

You should be careful of swindlers who offer quick riches.

Dapat kang mag-ingat sa mga mapeste na nag-aalok ng mabilis na yaman.

don't be fooled by a swindler

Avoid people who deceive or act deceptively.

huwag magpa-mapeste

corruption

An act of deception or corruption in government or organizations.

katiwalian

lie

The act of saying untruths or changing the truth.

kasinungalingan

teasing or flattering

He said, 'You're so pretty, you're just flattering me!'

Sabi niya, "Mapeste ka naman, ang ganda-ganda mo!"

playful teasing

Oh, just ignore that, it's just playful teasing!

Naku, 'wag mo na lang pansinin yan, mapeste lang yan!

flirting or making passes

I don’t know if he’s serious or just flirting.

Hindi ko alam kung seryoso siya o nagmapeste lang.