Pagyayabang (en. Boasting)

/paɡ.ja.ja.baŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The act of boasting about accomplishments or abilities.

His boasting about his achievements was not well received by many.

Ang kanyang pagyayabang tungkol sa kanyang mga tagumpay ay hindi magustuhan ng marami.

A type of behavior where a person boasts about themselves.

Boasting can lead to misunderstandings among people.

Ang pagyayabang ay maaaring magdulot ng hindi pagkakaintindihan sa mga tao.

Stating things that excessively showcase oneself and should not be flaunted.

Boasting is not a true sign of success.

Ang pagyayabang ay hindi tunay na tanda ng tagumpay.

Root word: yabang

Because of his boasting

This refers to the undesirable effects of excessive boasting.

Dahil sa kanyang pagyayabang

arrogance

The lack of humility displayed by a person.

yabang

pride

The feeling of pleasure or self-respect for achievements.

pagmamalaki

boasting

You're really showing off your achievements, it's like you weren't even recognized before!

Grabe ang yayabang mo sa mga achievements mo, parang di ka na nakilala dati!

show-off

Our friends are such show-offs, always bringing the latest gadgets with them.

Ang yayabang ng mga tropa namin, palaging may dala-dalang bagong gadget.

attention-seeker

Dude, Mikey is always there, it's like he's an attention-seeker in everything.

Dude, lagi na lang nandiyan si Mikey, parang pabibo na siya sa lahat.