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    Datu (en. Chieftain)

    dá-tu

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A term for a leader or ruler in indigenous communities in the Philippines.
    Datu Bantugan is well-known for his bravery and kindness.
    Si Datu Bantugan ay kilalang-kilala sa kanyang katapangan at kagandahang-loob.
    A person of high social status, usually holding a respected position.
    The datu has significant responsibilities in his community.
    Ang datu ay may malaking responsibilidad sa kanyang komunidad.
    In ancient times, this referred to the leaders of barangays.
    The datu established barangays along the coasts of the Philippines.
    Ang mga datu ay nagtatag ng mga barangay sa mga baybayin ng Pilipinas.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chieftain of chieftains
    Leader at the highest level.
    datu ng mga datu

    Related Words

    barangay
    A unit of local government representing a community.
    barangay
    sultan
    A high leader in Muslim communities in the Philippines.
    sultan

    Slang Meanings

    Boss or leader
    He's like a datu in the group; everyone follows his decisions.
    Parang datu siya sa grupo, lahat ng desisyon niya sinusunod.
    Rich or powerful
    They used to be datu in their town, but their business went bankrupt.
    Dati silang datu sa kanilang bayan, pero nalugi ang negosyo.
    Gentleman or very gentlemanly
    He really looks like a datu; he speaks so refined and elegantly.
    Isang datu talaga ang dating niya, makaayos at eleganteng magsalita.