From root: kita
Usage Note
Pakitang-tao refers to actions done insincerely just to impress others or for public image. Hindi totoo ang kanyang tulong, pakitang-tao lang iyon.
Examples
" Pakitang-tao lang ang ngiti niya. "
Natural Translation
His smile is just for show.
Literal Translation
For-show only the smile his.
" Ang kanyang kabutihan ay pakitang-tao lamang. "
Natural Translation
Their kindness is just for show.
Literal Translation
The his/her kindness is for show only.
" Marami sa mga tumutulong tuwing eleksiyon ay pakitang-tao lamang at nakakalimutan ang mga tao pagkatapos ng botohan. "
Natural Translation
Many of those who help during elections do it just for show and forget the people after the voting.
Literal Translation
Many at plural helping every election are for-show only and forget the plural person after of voting.
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