Bagongtao (en. New person)

ba-gong-tao

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who is newly born or newly moved to a place.

The new person in our barangay has a great outlook on life.

Ang bagongtao sa aming barangay ay may magandang pananaw sa buhay.

A person who has undergone a significant change in their life.

He is a new person after his rehabilitation.

Siya ay isang bagongtao matapos ang kanyang rehabilitation.

composite word from 'new' and 'person'

new rebirth

an opportunity or beginning with new hope

bagong pagsilang

new

An adjective meaning different or not yet used.

bago

person

A being capable of thinking and acting.

tao

Newcomer or fresh face in an area.

The newcomer in the neighborhood doesn't know where the shops are yet.

Yung bagongtao sa barangay, hindi pa nakakaalam kung saan ang mga tindahan.

A person who lacks much experience.

Of course, Leo isn't that competent; he's just a fresh face in the job.

Siyempre, di ganun ka-competent si Leo, bagongtao pa lang siya sa trabaho.

A person with a new attitude or perspective.

Jess seems like a new person; she’s been so happy lately!

Parang bagongtao si Jess, ang saya-saya niya lately!