Pagpapasikat (en. Self-promotion)

pag-pa-pa-si-kat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of showcasing oneself or someone to the public for recognition.
His self-promotion of his talents gave him many fans.
Ang pagpapasikat sa kanyang mga talento ay nagbigay sa kanya ng maraming tagahanga.
A strategy in marketing or publicity aiming to attract the attention of more people.
He used various methods of self-promotion to expand his business.
Gumamit siya ng iba't ibang paraan ng pagpapasikat upang mapalawak ang kanyang negosyo.
The claim of a higher status or recognition in a particular field.
Self-promotion can be the key to her success in the industry.
Ang pagpapasikat ay maaaring maging susi sa kanyang tagumpay sa industriya.

Etymology

root word: sikat

Common Phrases and Expressions

to showcase
the action of displaying one's skills or talent
magpasikat

Related Words

famous
the characteristic of being known or renowned
sikat
publicity
the process of making a person or thing known to the public
publicity

Slang Meanings

Introducing oneself or seeking attention through their own traits or talents.
He/She has started posting videos on TikTok for publicity.
Nagsimula na siyang mag-post ng mga videos sa TikTok para sa pagpapasikat.
Competing with others to get noticed.
You really need to put in effort to stand out in the music industry.
Kailangan mo talagang mag-effort sa pagpapasikat sa industriya ng music.
Striving to become famous on social media.
Since he/she loves selfies, he/she is always trying to gain attention on Instagram.
Dahil mahilig siya sa selfie, lagi siyang nagpapasikat sa Instagram.