Pagdaraya (en. Deception)

pag-da-ra-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of deception or manipulation of the truth.
Cheating on the exam is unacceptable.
Ang pagdaraya sa pagsusulit ay hindi katanggap-tanggap.
A strategy to achieve a goal through dishonest means.
He used deception to get what he wanted.
Ginamit niya ang pagdaraya upang makuha ang kanyang nais.
An action that demonstrates uncertainty in intentions.
The dealer's deception instilled fear in consumers.
Ang pagdaraya ng mangangalakal ay nagbigay ng takot sa mga mamimili.

Etymology

a root word from 'daya', which means 'to deceive' or 'to cheat'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cheating in the game
deception or cheating in a game.
pagdaraya sa laro
do not rely on deception
do not depend on unfaithful means or beings.
huwag magpagpasalamat sa pagdaraya

Related Words

deceit
This word means deception or cheating.
daya
deceiver
A person who acts deceitfully.
manlilin lang

Slang Meanings

deceit
Those people who offer fake products, that's really deceit.
Yung mga tao na nag-aalok ng fake na products, talagang pagdaraya 'yun.
cheating
Because in exams, many use cheating to get high grades.
Kasi sa mga exam, madaming gumagamit ng sway para makakuha ng mataas na marka.
shady
That deal is just a shady deceit to the people.
Yung deal na yun, bulok na pagdaraya lang yun sa mga tao.