doble-kara
two-faced
From root: doble
Usage Note
Doble-kara is a term used for people who are deceptive or hypocritical. Huwag kang maniwala sa kanya dahil siya ay doble-kara means Do not believe him because he is two-faced.
Examples
" Doble-kara ang kapitbahay namin. "
Natural Translation
Our neighbor is two-faced.
Literal Translation
Two-faced the neighbor our.
" Huwag kang makipagkaibigan sa doble-kara. "
Natural Translation
Do not befriend a two-faced person.
Literal Translation
Don't you befriend a two-faced.
" Mag-ingat ka sa kaibigang doble-kara na mabait sa harapan mo ngunit naninira sa likuran mo. "
Natural Translation
Be careful of a two-faced friend who is kind to your face but tears you down behind your back.
Literal Translation
Be-careful you to friend [ligature] two-faced [ligature] kind in front your but destroying at back your.
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