Barakilan (en. Standing for)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who stands in for others at an event or occasion.

Juan is the representative of our group at the meeting.

Si Juan ang barakilan ng aming grupo sa pagpupulong.

A representative who has the right and responsibility to speak for a person or group.

As a representative, he must express our opinions.

Bilang barakilan, dapat niyang ipahayag ang aming mga opinyon.

representative of the town

A person who stands as a representative of a town or community.

barakilan ng bayan

representative

A person chosen or appointed to represent others.

kinatawan

unique or unusual

She's really something else, like a barakilan among everyone!

Iba talaga siya, parang barakilan sa lahat!

becoming spoiled or overly pampered

She's acting so spoiled now, always wanting something after just finishing school.

Parang barakilan na siya, laging may gusto pagtapos lang mag-aral.