Beterano (en. Veteran)

be-te-ra-no

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who has had long and experienced service, especially in the military.
The war veteran received recognition for his service.
Ang beterano ng digmaan ay tumanggap ng pagkilala sa kanyang serbisyo.
A person with extensive experience in a particular field, such as the arts or sports.
As a veteran in the film industry, he is considered a legend.
Bilang isang beterano sa industriya ng pelikula, siya ay tinuturing na isang alamat.

Etymology

Derived from the foreign word 'veteran' from Latin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

war veteran
A person who served in the military during wartime.
beterano sa digmaan
veteran in the field
A person with a high level of skill in their profession or industry.
beterano sa larangan

Related Words

soldier
A person serving in the armed forces of a country.
sundalo
experience
Engagement or undergoing a specific activity or situation.
karanasan

Slang Meanings

Long-time player
He's a veteran in the field of basketball, as he reaches the finals every year.
Beterano na yan sa larangan ng basketball, kasi umaabot na sa finals bawat taon.
Expert or master in something
She's a veteran in cooking; all the restaurants she enters become favorites!
Beterano na siya sa pagluluto, lahat ng kainan na pasok sa kanya ay paborito!
Experienced but indifferent
That guy is a veteran at work, but he doesn't care about the new systems.
Beterano na yan sa trabaho, kaso wala siyang pakialam sa mga bagong sistema.