kasinungalingan
kasinungalíngan with stress marks
lie
From root: sinungaling
Usage Note
Kasinungalingan is the noun form of 'sinungaling' (liar) and refers to a falsehood or act of deception. It is used in both everyday speech and formal writing, including legal and moral contexts. The length of the word often draws humorous comment from learners.
Examples
" Galit ako sa kasinungalingan. "
Natural Translation
I hate lying.
Literal Translation
Angry I at lie.
" Natuklasan nila ang kanyang kasinungalingan. "
Natural Translation
They discovered his/her lie.
Literal Translation
Discovered they the his/her lie.
" Bawat kasinungalingan na sinasabi mo ay nangangailangan ng panibagong kasinungalingan para itago, hanggang sa hindi mo na kayang panindigan ang lahat. "
Natural Translation
Every lie you tell requires another lie to hide it, until you can no longer keep up with all of them.
Literal Translation
Each lie that say you needs of another lie to hide, until that not you anymore can stand-behind the all.
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