Pangigaya (en. Imitation)

paŋ.ɪ.ga.ja

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of pretending or following someone or something.
His imitation of the idols is very noticeable.
Ang kanyang pangigaya sa mga idol ay labis na kapansin-pansin.
Performing an action in a way similar to someone else.
The imitation of his teacher inspired the students.
Ang pangigaya sa kanyang guro ay nagbigay inspirasyon sa mga estudyante.
Following the style, behavior, or mannerisms of another person.
Often, imitation leads to the emergence of new trends.
Kadalasan, ang pangigaya ay nagiging sanhi ng pagkakaroon ng mga bagong uso.

Etymology

From the word 'gaya' which means 'like' or 'to follow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

imitation in popular culture
Following or pretending to be like famous personalities.
pangigaya sa popular na kultura
imitation among friends
Mirroring the behavior or style of friends.
pangigaya sa mga kaibigan

Related Words

representation
The process of expressing something or an idea in a way that can be perceived by others.
pagsasakatawan
perspective
A person's view or understanding of the world or things.
pananaw

Slang Meanings

sneaky speech or action
His sneaky actions towards those in front of others is annoying.
Ang pangigaya niya sa mga susunod na tao sa harap ng mga tao ay nakakainis.
scamming or cheating
Avoid scamming; that's too risky!
Iwasan mo ang pangigaya, masyadong delikado 'yan!
imitation or copying
My friend said that his imitation of other people's style has no originality.
Sabi ng kaibigan ko, ang pangigaya niya sa estilo ng ibang tao ay wala nang originality.