Agwatyempo (en. Understudy)

/aɡˈwatʲɛmpo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person being prepared to take over a role in a play.

He is the understudy for the lead actor in the play, so he needs to memorize his lines.

Siya ang agwatyempo sa pangunahing aktor sa dula, kaya't kailangan niyang mag-aral ng kanyang mga linya.

A person or thing that substitutes in a specific situation.

As the understudy for the project, I requested details from the previous manager.

Bilang agwatyempo ng proyekto, hiningi ko ang mga detalye mula sa dati nang namamahala.

Derived from the English words 'guat' and 'tempo'.

understudy of an artist

Refers to the person assigned to replace an artist who cannot perform.

agwatyempo ng isang artista

actor

A person who performs in front of an audience, often on stage or in film.

aktor

play

An art form that presents a story through the performance of actors.

dula

Due to the situation, waited before acting.

He waited a long time in our discussion before he decided.

Matagal na siyang nag-agwatyempo sa ating usapan bago siya nagdesisyon.

Hesitated or was indecisive in his decision.

He was just hesitating while thinking about the possible outcomes.

Agwatyempo lang siya habang iniisip ang mga posibleng mangyari.

Uncertainties making one stall or hesitate.

I don't know why he is stalling in his relationship.

Hindi ko alam kung bakit siya nag-agwatyempo sa kanyang relasyon.