Paggaya (en. Imitation)
pag-ga-ya
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of doing something similar to another thing.
Children's imitation of their teachers is a good way of learning.
Ang paggaya ng mga bata sa kanilang mga guro ay isang magandang paraan ng pagkatuto.
The adoption of a style or method of doing.
In the imitation of art, the right technique and dedication are necessary.
Sa paggaya ng sining, kinakailangan ang tamang teknik at dedikasyon.
The execution or repetition of something that has already been done.
His imitation of famous singers is truly impressive.
Ang kanyang paggaya sa mga sikat na mang-aawit ay talagang kahanga-hanga.
Etymology
The word 'paggaya' is derived from the word 'gaya' which means 'like' or 'copy'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
imitation of style
The following or copying of a particular style or method.
paggaya ng estilo
imitation of personalities
The copying of the actions or behaviors of other people.
paggaya sa mga personalidad
Related Words
like
Refers to the resemblance or similarity of one thing to another.
gaya
experience
Knowledge gained from things done or experienced, which can be imitated.
karanasan
Slang Meanings
Copying
Wow, we always copy during the exam, that's just called copying.
Grabe, lagi na lang tayong nagkopya sa exam, paggaya lang tawag doon.
Following blindly
Whatever the influencer says, you immediately follow, that's just following blindly!
Kung anong sinasabi ng influencer, yun yung agad mong sinusunod, paggaya iyon!
Just copying others
It has reached the point where everything you want to do is just copying others, it's just like that.
Umabot na sa point na lahat ng gusto mong gawin ay paggaya na lang sa iba, tulad-tulad na lang.