Bansag (en. Nickname)

ban-sag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A name or title given to a person as an alternative to their real name.

Many people use nicknames for their friends.

Maraming tao ang gumagamit ng bansag sa kanilang mga kaibigan.

Refers to a common name used to describe a characteristic or role of a person.

The nickname of hard work and perseverance suits him.

Ang bansag ng sipag at tiyaga ay akma sa kanya.

Sometimes, the nickname becomes a sign of friendship or loyalty.

They coined a new nickname for their group.

Pinauso nila ang bagong bansag para sa kanilang grupo.

nickname of the town

A common name or title for a person known in a specific area.

bansag ng bayan

nickname call

A type of name used for people based on their characteristics or behavior.

tawag na bansag

name

A word or group of words used to identify a person, thing, or idea.

pangalan

alias

A different name used to conceal one's true identity.

alias

Calling someone as if they are less important or just ordinary.

Just ignore that 'bansag', they're not that important anyway.

Hayaan mo na 'yang bansag na 'yan, 'di naman siya ganun ka-importante.

Referring to someone as labeled or tagged from a certain group.

He's just the 'bansag' in the group, he doesn't have any other role.

Siya lang naman 'yung bansag sa grupo, wala namang ibang role.