Maypakana (en. Scheming)

/maɪpəˈkɑnə/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Having an intention for something to happen in a specific way.

He schemed to get his dream job.

Maypakana siya na makuha ang pangarap niyang trabaho.

Having a plan or strategy to achieve a goal.

The group has schemed to win the competition.

Maypakana ang grupo upang manalo sa kompetisyon.

Rooted from the words 'may' (to have) and 'pakana' (scheme or plan)

has a scheme behind

has a secret intention or goal

may pakana sa likod

scheme

A plan or scheme often involving steps to achieve a goal.

pakana

has delusions or thinks things that aren't true

Juan has a strange way of thinking, it's like he has a scheme with what he's saying.

Kakaiba mag-isip ni Juan, parang may pakana siya sa mga sinasabi niya.

has bad intentions or plans

Listen to him, he seems to have a scheme behind his smile.

Makinig ka sa kanya, mukhang may pakana siya sa likod ng kanyang ngiti.