How to Say “Liar” in Kapampangan

By Randy Dylan • Updated October 2, 2026

laruan

The Kapampangan word for "liar" is laruan.

laruan is a noun used to describe a person who tells lies.

Meaning: one who tells lies (noun)

Did you know?

In Kapampangan, the word for a 'liar' is the exact same word used for a 'toy'.
The concept of lying is tied to the Kapampangan idea of lacking panindugan, which means the ability to 'stand' by one's words.
While sinungaling is the common word for 'liar' in Tagalog, using it in Pampanga identifies you as a non-native speaker.

Example conversation

Maria finds out that Ricardo lied about his homework.

Maria

Ricardo, laruan ka pala!
Ricardo, you are a liar after all!
Ricardo

Aliwa, Maria, biro la ra!
No, Maria, it was just a joke!
Maria

E ku maniwala king laruan.
I don't believe a liar.
Ricardo

Sige na, sorry na pu.
Alright, I am sorry now.

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Randy Dylan

Kamusta! Ako si Randy, ang iyong go-to na manunulat para sa lahat ng mga katanungan tungkol sa pagsasalita ng Tagalog. Mahilig akong magsulat ng mga gabay tungkol sa iba't ibang mga salita at parirala na ginagamit sa araw-araw na komunikasyon. Sa aking libreng oras, ginugugol ko ang aking mga oras sa pagbabasa, paglalakbay sa mga eksotikong lugar sa Pilipinas, at pagluluto ng mga tradisyunal na lutuin. Ang aking pagmamahal sa wika at kultura ng Pilipinas ay sumasalamin sa aking mga gawa. Kapampangan is spoken not far from Tagalog, and it has become another language close to my heart, so you will now find my guides to Kapampangan here too. Sana ay matutunan at ma-enjoy mo ang aking mga poste! Salamat!

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