Ampiyon (en. Champion)

am-pi-yon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who won a competition or contest.
He is the champion of the basketball tournament in their school.
Siya ang ampiyon sa palaro ng basketball sa kanilang paaralan.
A person who advocates for a cause or right.
She is a champion for children's rights.
Siya ay isang ampiyon ng mga karapatan ng mga bata.
A person who has achieved a powerful title in a sport.
He became a champion in boxing after winning his match.
Naging ampiyon siya sa boxing matapos manalo sa kanyang laban.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'campeón'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

champion at heart
A person who is successful on the inside, even if not on the outside.
ampiyon sa puso

Related Words

championship
A tournament or competition where participants compete for the title of champion.
kampiyonato

Slang Meanings

Champion or a tough person
My friend is the champion in basketball, he's always winning.
Ang kaibigan ko ang ampiyon sa basketball, lagi siyang panalo.
A person full of skills
Of course, you can't deny that the gold medalists in the Olympics are champions.
Siyempre, hindi mo maitatanggi na ampiyon ang mga gold medalists sa Olympics.
A person who excels at something
He is a champion in computations; even if it's difficult, he can answer it.
Ampiyon siya sa computations, kahit na mahirap, kaya niyang sagutin.
Idol or inspiration
For me, Manny Pacquiao is a champion; he is truly an inspiration.
Para sa akin, ampiyon si Manny Pacquiao, talagang inspirasyon siya.