From root: peke
Usage Note
Kapekean describes the state or quality of being fake or dishonest. While less common than the root, it is used to discuss the abstract concept of artificiality.
Examples
" Halata ang kapekean nito. "
Natural Translation
Its falseness is obvious.
Literal Translation
Obvious the falseness of-this.
" Kita ang kapekean ng ginto. "
Natural Translation
The falseness of the gold is visible.
Literal Translation
Visible the falseness of gold.
" Nang masuri ng eksperto ang alahas, lumitaw ang kapekean ng mga bato na akala naming totoo. "
Natural Translation
When the expert examined the jewelry, the falseness of the stones we thought were real came to light.
Literal Translation
When examined of expert the jewelry, appeared the falseness of the stones that thought our true.
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