From root: plastik
Usage Note
Pagkaplastik refers to the specific state or trait of being fake. It focuses on the characteristic of the person being described.
Examples
" Ayoko ng pagkaplastik niya. "
Natural Translation
I don't like her fakeness.
Literal Translation
Don't-like-I the fakeness her.
" Pansin ko ang pagkaplastik niya. "
Natural Translation
I notice his/her fakeness.
Literal Translation
Notice I the fakeness his/her.
" Nahalata ng lahat ang pagkaplastik ng bagong kasama nang magbago bigla ang kanyang ugali sa harap ng amo. "
Natural Translation
Everyone noticed the fakeness of the new colleague when his behavior suddenly changed in front of the boss.
Literal Translation
Noticed by-everyone the fakeness of new companion when changed suddenly the his behavior in front of boss.
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