Agwardyente (en. Guardian)
ag-war-dyen-te
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person responsible for the care or supervision of others.
The child's guardian stood beside her at school.
Ang agwardyente ng bata ay nakatayo sa tabi niya sa paaralan.
A person who provides protection or security.
The child needs a guardian whenever he goes out.
Kailangan ng agwardyente ang bata sa tuwing lumalabas siya.
A legal custodian appointed by the court.
The court appointed a guardian for the child without parents.
Na-inappoint ng korte ang isang agwardyente para sa bata na walang magulang.
Etymology
Uncertain origin, likely derived from a foreign root.
Common Phrases and Expressions
guardian's fee
The service fee paid for the care of a person.
sahod ng agwardyente
guardianship responsibilities
The obligations that come with being a guardian.
responsibilidad ng agwardyente
Related Words
care
The act of taking care of or monitoring a person or thing.
pangangalaga
child
An infant or a person who is not yet an adult.
bata
Slang Meanings
Fake or phony, someone who pretends to be something they're not.
Wait, your friend seems fake. Their behavior is really different now.
Teka, parang agwardyente yang kaibigan mo. Kakaiba ang ugali niya ngayon.
A poser, especially in terms of social status or lifestyle.
Sometimes the posers seem like they vibe with you. But in reality, they have a different taste.
Minsan ang agwardyente akala mo ka-vibes na. Pero ang totoo, iba ang trip nila.
Someone who's trying too hard to impress others, often in a superficial way.
You don't need to be fake to get attention, just be yourself.
Hindi mo kailangan maging agwardyente para makakuha ng atensyon, simple lang, be yourself.