Akala (en. Idea)

/aˈka.la/

Synonyms

Pretending to know something but actually doesn't.

Did you think he was the smart one? That was just an assumption because he was the topnotcher.

Akala mo ba siya yung matalino? Akala lang kasi siya ang topnotcher.

A small hope or a non-serious belief.

I thought he would give in to me, but apparently he wasn't serious.

Akala ko kasi bibigay siya sa akin, pero hindi pala siya seryoso.

Pretending to be nice or good while having other intentions.

Did you think Julia was nice? She’s different behind the camera.

Akala mo ba si Julia ay mabait? Kakaiba siya sa likod ng camera.