Pagkukunuwa (en. Deception)

pag-ku-ku-nu-wa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An activity or act of lying.

Deception is not acceptable in our society.

Ang pagkukunwa ay hindi katanggap-tanggap sa ating lipunan.

An act of providing false information.

Deception is often used in illegal activities.

Ang pagkukunwa ay madalas na ginagamit sa mga iligal na gawain.

Derived from the root word 'kunuwa,' meaning 'to lie' or 'to deceive.'

don't pretend

do not lie or present false information.

huwag magkunwari

be honest

speak truthfully and not deceive.

maging totoo

lies

The result of deception or lying.

kasinungalingan

deceit

The act of deceiving or tricking.

panlilinlang

faking

Many people are faking their posts on social media.

Ang dami nang pamemeke sa mga post ng mga tao sa social media.

copying

I'm not just copying; I have my own style!

Hindi lang ako pang-gagaya, may sarili akong style!

bluffing

I don't want bluffing; I prefer the truth.

Ayaw ko ng bula-bula, mas gusto ko ang totoo.