Panggagaya (en. Imitation)

/paŋ.ɡaˈɡa.ja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The act of copying or depicting a person, thing, or situation.

His imitation of his teacher's voice is amusing.

Ang kanyang panggagaya sa boses ng kanyang guro ay nakakatawa.

Method of expressing ideas by repeating them from another person.

Imitation is often used in arts and theater.

Madalas gamitin ang panggagaya sa mga sining at teatro.

Following the style or way of another person.

Imitating the style of a famous artist is common among novice models.

Ang panggagaya sa estilo ng sikat na artista ay karaniwan sa mga baguhang modelo.

from the root word 'gaya' meaning 'to imitate' or 'to copy'

imitation of a person

the act of copying a person in their actions or behavior

panggagaya ng pagkatao

copy

an item that is accurately replicated or repeated from the original item

kopya

Imitating or replicating someone else's style or vibe

You're so good at copying, it's like your idols came back to life!

Sobrang galing mong manggaya, parang nabuhay ulit 'yung mga idol mo!

Act of being a copycat

Your level of imitation is so high, you might as well be a clone!

Ang taas ng level ng panggagaya mo, parang clone ka na!

A third wheel or extra person who tags along with the original

He's been copying our friend group, he's always tagging along.

Naka-panggagaya siya sa barkada namin, lagi na lang siyang kasama.