From root: isa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nang-isa
nang-i-SA
tricked someone
Present (Incomplete)
nang-iisa
nang-i-I-sa
is tricking someone
Future (Contemplated)
mang-iisa
mang-i-I-sa
will trick someone
Usage Note
Mang-isa is used when someone takes unfair advantage of others, often through deception or manipulation for personal gain. It implies a sense of outsmarting someone in a negative way, similar to pulling a fast one on them.
Examples
" Huwag kang mang-isa ng kapwa. "
Natural Translation
Don't trick others.
Literal Translation
Don't you trick of fellow.
" Huwag kang mang-isa ng iyong kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
Do not trick your friend.
Literal Translation
Do not you trick of your friend.
" May mga tao talagang mahilig mang-isa ng iba para lang kumita ng pera nang madali. "
Natural Translation
There really are people who like to trick others just to earn money the easy way.
Literal Translation
There-are people really fond trick of others just-to earn of money easily.
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