peke
péke with stress marks
fake
Usage Note
Peke is used for anything counterfeit or imitation, ranging from branded goods to people who are being insincere or 'plastic.' It is a versatile term used in daily conversation to describe both fake physical objects and inauthentic personalities.
Examples
" Peke pala ang pera. "
Natural Translation
The money is fake after all.
Literal Translation
Fake apparently the money.
" Huwag kang bibili ng peke na relo. "
Natural Translation
Don't buy a fake watch.
Literal Translation
Don't you buy of fake watch.
" Madaling matukoy ang peke na bag kapag pinagmasdan mo nang mabuti ang tahi at ang kalidad ng tela. "
Natural Translation
It's easy to spot a fake bag if you look closely at the stitching and the quality of the fabric.
Literal Translation
Easy-link to-identify the fake bag when observed you well the stitching and the quality of fabric.
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