Dayang (en. Princess)

/dā·jang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A title used for a princess or elegant woman.
She was called the princess of their town.
Siya ay tinawag na dayang ng kanilang bayan.
A term for a woman of high status or lineage.
This lady comes from royal blood.
Ang dayang ito ay may dugong maharlika.

Etymology

From the Malay word 'dayang' meaning princess or beautiful woman.

Common Phrases and Expressions

queenly
A reference to a beautiful woman.
dayang-dayang

Related Words

nobility
A class of people with high social status.
nobility
delicate
A characteristic of being artistic and charming.
mayumi

Slang Meanings

A woman of high status or wealth.
Of course, she's the dayang in class, always wearing brands and looking good.
Siyempre, siya yung dayang sa klase, laging naka-brand at maganda.
A socialite or a woman with a wealthy style.
She looks like a dayang with the beauty of her clothes.
Parang dayang siya sa ganda ng mga damit niya.
The girl who is the prettiest or most popular in the group.
You know, she's the dayang of our group!
Alam mo ba, siya ang dayang ng barkada natin!