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    Santinakpan (en. Pretender)

    /san.ti.nak.pan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who pretends or claims to have characteristics they do not truly possess.
    He is a pretender who introduced himself as a doctor.
    Siya ay isang santinakpan na nagpakilala bilang isang doktor.
    A form of deception where an individual conceals their true identity.
    The pretender creates a false impression among others.
    Ang santinakpan ay nagdudulot ng maling pagkakaintindi sa ibang tao.

    Etymology

    root words derived from 'santi' and 'nakpan'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pretender in life
    a person who conceals true intentions or identity
    santinakpan sa buhay

    Related Words

    deception
    An act aimed at deceiving others.
    pandaraya
    fabulist
    A person who has the ability to pretend or provide false information.
    taga-gawa

    Slang Meanings

    lying or occasional falsehood
    Don't be so santinakpan, the truth is something happened!
    Huwag kang magpakasantinakpan, ang totoo may nangyari!
    avoiding the truth
    Why are you santinakpan about your problem?
    Bakit ka santinakpan sa problema mo?