Pagmamarangya (en. Extravagance)
pag-ma-ma-rang-ya
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Behavior or state of being extravagant or lavish.
His extravagance caused him to be deep in debt.
Ang kanyang pagmamarangya ay naging sanhi ng kanyang pagkakabaon sa utang.
A way of life filled with wealth and luxury.
Their extravagance is noticeable in their large houses and expensive cars.
Ang kanilang pagmamarangya ay kapansin-pansin sa kanilang malalaking bahay at mga mamahaling kotse.
The act of spending money on things that are not really necessary.
Extravagance on worthless items is not a good sign of character.
Ang pagmamarangya sa mga bagay na walang halaga ay hindi magandang senyales ng pagkatao.
Etymology
The word 'pagmamarangya' is derived from the root 'marangya' meaning luxurious or lavish.
Common Phrases and Expressions
extravagance in life
A life filled with luxury and wealth.
pagmamarangya sa buhay
blinded by extravagance
Behavior resulting from excessive desire for material things.
nagulang ng pagmamarangya
Related Words
lavish
Means rich or full of luxury.
marangya
luxury
Things that are not necessary but provide pleasure.
luho
waste
Improper use or waste, especially of resources.
sayan
Slang Meanings
show-off
He's such a show-off in class, he wants to show everything.
Sobra naman siyang pabibo sa klase, lahat gusto niyang ipakita.
sudden celebrity
He acts like a sudden celebrity at parties, always in the spotlight.
Parang biglang artista siya sa mga party, laging nasa spotlight.
obviously trying to impress
He needs some obvious trying to impress effects on his outfit to look classy.
Kailangan niya ng siyempre efekto sa kanyang outfit para magmukhang sosyal.