Ahensiya (en. Agency)
ahen-siya
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An organization or company that provides a specific service.
We hired an agency to plan our wedding.
Umupa kami ng ahensiya upang magplano ng aming kasal.
The ability of a person or group to act or make decisions for themselves.
Having agency in our decisions is important.
Ang pagkakaroon ng ahensiya sa ating mga desisyon ay mahalaga.
Etymology
From the English word 'agency'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
government agency
A part of the government that manages specific functions.
ahensiya ng gobyerno
Related Words
trade agency
An agency focused on trade and business.
ahensiyang pangkalakal
health agency
An agency that focuses on health-related issues.
ahensiyang pangkalusugan
Slang Meanings
an agency that's low-key or not very famous
Maybe next time I'll just stick with an agency that isn't that well-known.
Baka sa susunod, dito na lang ako sa ahensiya na hindi masyadong sikat.
artist agency
I enrolled in an agency to get auditions.
Nag-enroll ako sa ahensiya para makakuha ng auditions.
a helper or facilitator of a service
Who is that agency? It seems like they're not doing anything!
Sino ba 'yang ahensiya na yan? Parang walang nagagawa!