Alipusta (en. Follower)

/aliˈpus.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who follows or is a disciple of a leader or authority group.

Many followers believe in that leader.

Maraming alipusta ang naniniwala sa lider na iyon.

A person who adheres to the teachings or principles of a particular ideology.

His followers religiously adhere to his teachings.

Ang kanyang mga alipusta ay tapat na sumusunod sa kanyang aral.

An individual who reports or provides support to an individual or group.

His followers continue to promote his works.

Ang alipusta niya ay patuloy na nagtataguyod ng kanyang mga gawa.

Derived from the root word 'pusta' meaning 'to put' or 'to place'.

town's followers

People who follow significant figures or leaders in society.

mga alipusta ng bayan

slave

A person who serves or mortgaged his life to a leader or God.

alipin

obedience

The act of following or complying with the orders or wishes of someone.

pagsunod

saying the truth or mocking

You know, I don’t want to insult you, but you have such a high opinion of yourself.

Alam mo, ayaw ko nang mag-alipusta, pero ang taas na ng tingin mo sa sarili mo.

teasing or tricking

Why are you teasing her? It feels so good to make fun of her because she’s so dramatic.

Bakit mo siya inaasar? Parang ang sarap alipustahin kasi sobrang maarte.

showing dislike towards someone

Sometimes she attacks me, so I’m forced to insult her.

Minsan kasi tinitira niya ako, kaya napipilitan akong alipustahin siya.