Ostentasyon (en. Ostentation)

/os.tenˈta.sjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The act of showing wealth or arranging things excessively to attract attention.

His ostentation became the talk of the town.

Ang kanyang ostentasyon ay naging paksa ng usapan sa buong bayan.

A form of expression aimed at showcasing status or wealth.

Ostentation can be seen in their luxurious attire.

Mapapansin ang ostentasyon sa kanilang mga marangyang kasuotan.

An arrangement or action aimed at recognition from others.

He displayed ostentation with his new car.

Ipinakita niya ang ostentasyon sa kanyang bagong sasakyan.

Borrowed into Tagalog from the Spanish 'ostentación', meaning display.

display of wealth

Showing wealth to the public.

pagsasaya ng yaman

fame

Being famous or recognized due to wealth or success.

katanyagan

proud

A person who likes to brag or show off wealth.

mayabang

luxury

State of being noble or living luxuriously.

kaluhuran

Showing off wealth or status as if boasting.

That new car of his is just for ostentation, just to get noticed by people.

Yung bagong kotse niya, puro ostentasyon lang, para lang mapansin ng mga tao.

Showing off excessive wealth or fame.

The ostentation of celebrities often leads to overly extravagant parties.

Ang ostentasyon ng mga artista madalas ay umaabot sa masyadong extravagant na party.