manloloko
In Filipino, the English phrase "cheater" is translated as manloloko.
The word manloloko is used to describe a deceiver or a cheater.
Meaning: someone who cheats (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from the root loko (which can mean crazy, fool or trick) combined with the prefix man- and the reduplication of the first syllable of the root. This construction indicates a person who performs the action of tricking or deceiving.
Which one should you use?
While manloloko is a general term for a deceiver, mandaraya is a common synonym used specifically for someone who cheats in games, sports or competitions.
How does it change in a sentence?
Manloloko is a noun and does not change its form based on whether the cheater is male or female.
Did you know?
- Filipinos often use the English word 'cheater' in casual conversation even when speaking Filipino, but manloloko carries a heavier emotional weight of betrayal.
- Unlike English, where 'cheating' can be a harmless act like 'cheating on a diet', manloloko almost always implies a moral failing or a breach of trust between people.
- While manloloko is a serious accusation, the root loko is often used as a playful term of endearment or a lighthearted tease among friends to mean 'you're a joker'.
Examples in context
- Huwag kang magtiwala sa kanya, siya ay isang manlolokoDon't trust him/her, he/she is a cheater/deceiver
- Isang manloloko ang taong iyon.That person is a cheater.
- Huwag kang magtiwala sa manloloko.Do not trust a cheater.
- Nakilala ko ang manloloko sa klase.I recognized the cheater in class.
Example conversation
Jose and Maria are discussing a person who betrayed their trust.
- JoseNaniniwala ka ba sa kanya, Maria?Do you believe him, Maria?
- MariaHindi, dahil alam kong manloloko siya.No, because I know he is a cheater.
- JoseTama ka, nalaman ko rin ang totoo.You're right, I found out the truth too.
- MariaMabuti at hindi tayo nalinlang.It's good that we weren't deceived.
