"Alakapa" is a word in HILIGAYNON
alakápa - (Sp. a la capa) For appearance
only, for politeness’ sake, coldly formal, not
heartily or sincerely. Ginágda man akó
níya, hóo, ápang alakápa lang. He invited
me also, yes, but only to keep up
appearances. Nagtámbong man siá, ápang
alakápa lang, dílì hutúhut. He put in an
appearance too, but in a coldly formal way,
not with right goodwill. (cf. pasamústra,
pakuláhaw id.).
Religion is like a pair of shoes.....Find one that fits for you, but don't make me wear your shoes.
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halungkakâ - Loose, etc. See halúg, halugâ, halugakâ. Also: Half-hearted, careless, insincere, not with right good will. Halungkakâ gid lang …
Read the complete definitionpasamústra - (Sp. pasar, muestra) Only for appearances, coldly formal, not wholeheartedly or sincerely. Pasamústra lang ang íya pagtámbong dirí, …
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