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    Paimbabaw (en. Superficial)

    /pah-im-bah-baw/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Means not deep, shallow understanding or reference to something.
    His superficial knowledge is insufficient for a deeper discussion.
    Ang kanyang paimbabaw na kaalaman ay hindi sapat para sa mas malalim na diskusyon.
    Refers to a person who is too focused on outward appearance or material things.
    I don't like superficial people who are too focused on money and fame.
    Hindi ko gusto ang mga paimbabaw na tao na masyadong nakatuon sa pera at katanyagan.
    A type of behavior that does not give value to deeper aspects of life.
    His superficial outlook on life leads to estrangement from his friends.
    Ang kanyang paimbabaw na pananaw sa buhay ay nagdudulot ng pagkakahiwalay sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    superficial thinking
    A way of thinking that is not deep and focuses only on outward aspects.
    paimbabaw na pag-iisip

    Related Words

    downward
    Expressing below or lack of depth.
    pababa
    shallow
    Related to lack of depth.
    mababaw

    Slang Meanings

    surface-level
    His attractive smile seems so surface-level; you can't tell if he's being sincere or just pretending.
    Parang paimbabaw lang yung kanyang nakakaakit na ngiti, hindi mo alam kung sincere ba o nagpapanggap.
    temporary
    He's not interested in a serious relationship; he just wants something temporary.
    Di naman siya interested sa seryosong relasyon, paimbabaw lang talaga ang gusto niya.
    showy
    Everything he wants to show on social media comes off as so showy.
    Lahat na lang ang gusto niyang ipakita sa social media, paimbabaw lang ang dating.