Ipakatawan (en. To represent)

/ipakatawan/

Slang Meanings

to pretend to have characteristics or abilities that one does not actually possess
He pretended to be rich, but in reality, he just borrowed money from an acquaintance.
Nag-ipakatawan siya na mayaman siya, pero sa totoo lang, umutang lang siya sa kakilala niya.
to impersonate or conceal one's true identity
Sometimes you really have to pretend to fit in with people.
Minsan kailangan mo talagang mag-ipakatawan para makasabay sa mga tao.
to act or behave like another person
At parties, he loves to impersonate a celebrity.
Sa mga party, mahilig siyang mag-ipakatawan bilang celebrity.