Pagpapaimbabaw (en. Hypocrisy)

/pag-pah-i-mba-baw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A behavior or attitude where a person shows an image or ability that is contrary to their true content.

His hypocrisy was revealed when he failed to help his fellow despite his statements about helping.

Ang kanyang pagpapaimbabaw ay nahayag nang hindi siya tumulong sa kanyang kapwa sa kabila ng kanyang mga pahayag sa pagtulong.

The act of doing things for appearance or to gain admiration from others, rather than out of genuine motives.

His hypocrisy on social media does not match his true personality.

Ang pagpapaimbabaw niya sa social media ay hindi umuugma sa kanyang tunay na pagkatao.

Pretending to be better or more righteous than one's true state or behavior.

I cannot accept his hypocrisy because he is not honest with himself.

Hindi ko matanggap ang kanyang pagpapaimbabaw dahil hindi siya tapat sa kanyang sarili.

Do not befriend hypocrisy

Avoid associating with people who are not honest.

Huwag magpakaibigan sa pagpapaimbabaw

pretender

A person who hides their true character by showing a different behavior.

mapagkunwari

lying or pretense

His giving of gifts without a reason is just hypocrisy.

Ang pagbibigay niya ng regalo kahit walang dahilan ay pagpapaimbabaw lang.

acting out of character

You're just pretending in front of people; you’re not really like that.

Parang nagpapaimbabaw ka lang sa mga tao, hindi ka naman ganyan talaga.