Agwardiyente (en. Guard)
/əɡ.wər.dʒiˈɛn.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person working to guard a place or person.
The guard is watching over the entrance of the building.
Ang agwardiyente ay nagbabantay sa pasukan ng gusali.
A person responsible for security.
The guards are strict in enforcing the rules.
Ang mga agwardiyente ay mahigpit sa pagpapatupad ng mga patakaran.
A guardian who watches over their surroundings.
The guard monitors the area to prevent danger.
Ang agwardiyente ay nagmamasid sa paligid upang maiwasan ang panganib.
Etymology
Derived from the English word 'guard', meaning protector.
Common Phrases and Expressions
security guard
A guard responsible for security.
agwardiyente ng seguridad
guard duty
The role or duty of a guard.
hapil ng agwardiyente
Related Words
security
The state of being safe from danger or harm.
seguridad
protection
The act of defending or safeguarding a person or thing.
pangalaga
Slang Meanings
Feeling upset or sad about a situation.
Mark is feeling agwardiyente since he couldn't attend the event.
Agwardiyente na si Mark simula nung hindi siya nakapasok sa event.
Feeling unmotivated or indifferent towards something.
I'm feeling agwardiyente with my homework, it seems like I really don't want to do it.
Agwardiyente na ako sa mga homework ko, parang ayaw ko na talagang gawin.
Feeling bored or restless.
He is feeling agwardiyente while waiting for a ride.
Agwardiyente na siya habang nag-aantay ng sakay.