Magpahilaga (en. To orient)
/maɡ.pa.iˈla.ɡa/
Synonyms
- magtakda
- mag-ayos
Slang Meanings
To cheat or manipulate a situation.
Don't magpahilaga in the game, you can do it honestly.
Huwag kang magpahilaga sa laro, kaya mo 'yan ng tapat.
To lie or pretend.
Why are you leading me on? You're such a pahilaga!
Bakit mo ako pinapaasa? Ang laki ng pahilaga mo!
To pretend or make up a story.
Oh, you're just making up stories, there's no truth to it.
Naku, puro pahilaga lang ang sinasabi mo, walang katotohanan.