Alkalay (en. Messenger)

al-ka-lay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person tasked with delivering messages or information.

Juan was appointed as the messenger of the barangay for important announcements.

Si Juan ay itinalaga bilang alkalay ng barangay para sa mga mahahalagang anunsyo.

An assistant in offices or institutions helping with tasks.

The school messenger assists teachers with their tasks.

Ang alkalay ng paaralan ay tumutulong sa mga guro sa kanilang mga gawain.

A person responsible for receiving and sending messages.

The messenger must be quick and reliable in his duties.

Ang alkalay ay dapat mabilis at maaasahan sa kanyang mga tungkulin.

Spanish word: 'alcala', meaning 'little guardian'.

Messenger of news

Spokesperson or bearer of news.

Alkalay ng balita

Messenger of documents

Carries or manages documents.

Alkalay ng mga dokumento

bearer

A person who bears messages or goods.

tagapaghatid

companion

A person who is together or collaborates on a task.

kasamahan

a person who is not very skilled or capable

He really thinks he can do that. He's like a noob, he doesn't know anything.

Siya talaga, akala niya kaya niyang gawin yun. Parang alkala'y siya, wala talagang alam.

haphazardly done or not well made

I helped out earlier, but he was so confident. He thought it was nice, but it was really ugly!

Nag-alalay ako kanina, pero ang lakas ng loob niya. Alkala'y ganda, pero pangit naman talaga!

quick or careless thinking

Don't rush in the exam; you might make mistakes without realizing it!

Huwag kang mag-alalay sa exam, baka magkamali ka nang hindi mo alam!