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    Baranggay (en. Village)

    bɑrɑŋɡɡɑɪ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A unit of government at the local level in the Philippines composed of residents.
    Our barangay has an active committee for community projects.
    Ang aming baranggay ay mayroong aktibong komite para sa mga proyekto sa komunidad.
    A community with officials who govern and take care of the welfare of the citizens.
    The barangays have officials responsible for community services.
    Ang mga baranggay ay may mga opisyal na responsable sa mga serbisyong pangkomunidad.
    The smallest unit of federal government in the Philippines.
    All decisions in the local government come from the barangays.
    Lahat ng desisyon sa lokal na pamahalaan ay nagmumula sa mga baranggay.

    Etymology

    From the word 'barangay' referring to a small unit of government in the Philippines.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Barangay election
    Election for barangay officials.
    Baranggay election

    Related Words

    barangay captain
    The highest official of a barangay.
    pangulo ng baranggay
    residents
    People living within the barangay.
    mga residente

    Slang Meanings

    A term for a troublesome or annoying neighbor.
    Where are you going, dude? I'm just here in my barangay, in case I run into an annoying neighbor.
    Saan ka pupunta, pre? Diyan lang ako sa barangay ko, baka may masagasaan na badtrip na kapitbahay.
    A place for chatting and having fun.
    Come on, let's bond at the barangay, a lot has happened here!
    Tara, bonding tayo sa barangay, ang dami nang nangyari dito!