kasinungalingan
/kasinuŋaˈliŋan/
In Tagalog, the English word 'lie' is kasinungalingan.
Kasinungalingan refers to an intentional untruth or an intentionally false statement. While it is the most common and straightforward term for a lie, you may also encounter panloloko, which refers more specifically to the act of deceit or trickery.
Meaning: tell an intentional untruth (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun kasinungalingan is derived from the root word sinungaling, which means 'liar'.
Which one should you use?
The term kasinungalingan (lie) is the antonym of katotohanan (truth).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the action of lying, use the verb form magsinungaling. To describe a person who lies, use the word sinungaling, which functions as both a noun (liar) and an adjective.
How do you pronounce it?
/kasinuŋaˈliŋan/
Did you know?
- In Filipino culture, the concept of pakikisama or 'getting along' sometimes leads to white lies that are socially expected to maintain harmony and avoid hurting others' feelings.
- When someone is suspected of lying, a listener might respond with Sus!, a shortened version of Jesus. This expression acts as a social signal that a kasinungalingan is being told.
- Tagalog possesses several terms for different types of lying. For example, boladas refers to exaggerated claims or flattering lies often used in flirting or sales.
Examples in context
- Kasinungalingan yan.This is a lie.This sentence demonstrates how to identify a lie using kasinungalingan.Tatoeba #10170124 by theSardonyx, translation #5318828 by Adelpa
- Kayang maglakbay ng isang kasinungalingan hanggang sa kabilang panig ng mundo habang nagsasapatos pa lang ang katotohanan.A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.This sentence uses kasinungalingan in a metaphorical proverb about the speed of falsehood.Tatoeba #11570240 by qwertzu, translation #667961 by CK
- Posible na nagsasabi siya ng kasinungalingan.It is possible that he is telling a lie.This sentence shows how to use kasinungalingan when stating the possibility of someone telling a lie.Tatoeba #2826611 by mervert1, translation #283378 by CK
- Siya ay nagsasabi ng kasinungalingan.He/She is telling a lie.
- Ang pagsisinungaling ay hindi katanggap-tanggap.Lying is not acceptable.
- Huwag kang gagawa ng panloloko.Don't engage in deception.
Example conversation
Maria discovers Jose was not where he said he was.
- MariaBakit ka nagsasabi ng kasinungalingan?Why are you telling a lie?
- JoseHindi ko lang alam kung paano sasabihin.I just didn't know how to say it.
- MariaHindi ko gusto ang kasinungalingan, Jose.I don't like lies, Jose.
- JosePasensya na, Maria. Hindi ko na uulitin.I'm sorry, Maria. I won't do it again.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry kasinungalingan, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
