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    Bansagan (en. Nickname)

    /banˈsaɡan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A title or name given to a person, object, or idea.
    'Genius' is a nickname for people with extraordinary intelligence.
    Ang 'Genius' ay isang bansagan para sa mga taong may pambihirang talino.
    A name that is often unofficial or informal.
    Her nickname is 'Katrina' in their group of friends.
    Ang kanyang bansagan ay 'Katrina' sa kanilang grupo ng mga kaibigan.
    To call in a certain way or by a specific name.
    He gets caught up in the call when his nickname is used.
    Nahuhuli siya sa tawag kapag ang bansagan niya ay ginagamit.

    Etymology

    Tagalog, derived from the word 'bansag' meaning name or title.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Call me by a name
    Give me a name or title.
    Bansagan mo ako

    Related Words

    name
    A term used to refer to a person or thing in a specific manner.
    bansag
    nickname
    A type of nickname often used among friends or family.
    palayaw

    Slang Meanings

    A funny or common nickname/handle.
    They call him 'Ugly' because he loves to joke around.
    Bansag nila sa kanya 'Pangit' dahil mahilig siyang magpatawa.
    A nickname used among friends.
    His nickname is 'Bong' because that's what his friends call him.
    Ang bansag sa kanya ay 'Bong' kasi yun ang tawag ng mga barkada niya.
    An adjective referring to a person's unique trait.
    He is referred to as 'Prince' because of his beautiful voice.
    Bansag sa kanya 'Prinsipe' dahil sa kanyang magandang boses.