Exaggerate in Tagalog

Exaggerate in Tagalog translates to “magpalabis,” “mag-exaggerate,” or “palabasin,” referring to the act of overstating or representing something as greater than it actually is. This term is commonly used in everyday conversations, storytelling, and describing overly dramatic behavior.

Discover the various Tagalog equivalents and practical applications of “exaggerate” to better express overstatements, embellishments, and dramatic descriptions in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Exaggerate

[Definition]:
– Exaggerate /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/
– Verb 1: To represent something as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it really is.
– Verb 2: To overstate or magnify beyond the truth or reasonable limits.
– Verb 3: To enlarge or increase to an abnormal degree.

[Synonyms] = Magpalabis, Mag-exaggerate, Palabasin, Palakasin, Magpasobra, Magpahigit, Labisan, Sobrang palabasin

[Example]:
– Ex1_EN: Don’t exaggerate the problem; it’s not as serious as you’re making it sound.
– Ex1_PH: Huwag mong palabasin ang problema; hindi ito kasindikad ng iyong sinasabi.

– Ex2_EN: He tends to exaggerate his accomplishments when talking to new people.
– Ex2_PH: Siya ay may ugaling magpalabis ng kanyang mga nagawa kapag nakikipag-usap sa mga bagong tao.

– Ex3_EN: The news media sometimes exaggerate stories to attract more viewers.
– Ex3_PH: Ang news media ay minsan nagpapalabis ng mga kuwento upang maakit ang mas maraming manonood.

– Ex4_EN: She didn’t exaggerate when she said the movie was amazing; it truly was fantastic.
– Ex4_PH: Hindi siya nagpalabis nang sabihin niyang kahanga-hanga ang pelikula; tunay na napakaganda nito.

– Ex5_EN: Children often exaggerate their fears and anxieties about going to school.
– Ex5_PH: Ang mga bata ay madalas magpalabis ng kanilang mga takot at pangamba tungkol sa pagpasok sa paaralan.