Nagpapanggap (en. Pretending)

nag-pa-pang-gap

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Performing an action that connects to an act of pretending.

He pretends to be rich even though it's not true.

Nagpapanggap siya na mayaman kahit na hindi naman totoo.

Fits into a situation that is not true or fake.

He pretends to be a doctor in a hospital.

Nagpapanggap siyang doktor sa isang ospital.

Creates an illusion or impression to others that he/she is different from his/her true self.

She pretends to be happy even though she is sad.

Nagpapanggap siya na masaya kahit siya ay malungkot.

originates from the root 'panggap'

pretending person

a person who shows a different persona.

nagpapanggap na tao

pretense

A word that refers to the action of pretending or acting as if it is true.

panggap

act

A way of expressing or showcasing in a situation.

aktong

lying or showing a different persona

He's so fake, he's just pretending to be rich at school.

Sobrang fake niya, nagpapanggap lang siyang mayaman sa school.

begging for attention

That's why he's fighting, he's just pretending to be angry.

Kaya pala siya nag-aaway, nagpapanggap lang siya na naiinis.

drawing attention or playing a different personality

Be careful with him, he's pretending to be nice but he's really not.

Mag-ingat ka sa kanya, nagpapanggap siya na mabait pero hindi talaga.