Boast in Tagalog

“Boast” in Tagalog translates to “Magmalaki,” “Magyabang,” or “Magmapuri sa sarili” – referring to the act of talking with excessive pride about one’s achievements or possessions. Understanding the nuances between these terms will help you use them appropriately in different contexts, as Filipino culture has specific ways of expressing pride and self-promotion.

[Words] = Boast

[Definition]:

• Boast /boʊst/
• Verb: To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities.
• Noun: An act of talking with excessive pride about oneself.

[Synonyms] = Magmalaki, Magyabang, Magmapuri sa sarili, Magpuri, Maghandog ng papuri sa sarili, Ipagmalaki, Ipagyabang

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: He always boasts about his expensive car and luxurious lifestyle.
• Ex1_PH: Lagi siyang nagyayabang tungkol sa kanyang mamahaling kotse at marangyang pamumuhay.
• Ex2_EN: She tends to boast about her academic achievements whenever she meets new people.
• Ex2_PH: Siya ay may ugaling magmalaki tungkol sa kanyang mga tagumpay sa pag-aaral tuwing nakakasalubong niya ang mga bagong tao.
• Ex3_EN: The team can boast an impressive record of ten consecutive victories.
• Ex3_PH: Ang koponan ay maaaring ipagmalaki ang kahanga-hangang rekord ng sampung sunod-sunod na tagumpay.
• Ex4_EN: Don’t boast about your wealth; it makes people uncomfortable.
• Ex4_PH: Huwag magyabang tungkol sa iyong kayamanan; nakakapagpahirap ito sa mga tao.
• Ex5_EN: He likes to boast that he knows many influential people in the government.
• Ex5_PH: Gusto niyang ipagyabang na marami siyang kilalang maimpluwensyang tao sa gobyerno.