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    Dekana (en. Dean)

    /deˈka.na/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A high position in an educational institution, usually responsible for a specific faculty or department.
    Mr. Santos was appointed as the dean of the Faculty of Science.
    Inatasan si Ginoong Santos bilang dekana ng fakultad ng Agham.
    The head of a college or university.
    The dean gave a speech at the graduation ceremony.
    Ang dekana ay nagbigay ng talumpati sa seremonya ng pagtatapos.
    A senior member of an organization or professional group.
    He is the dean of the lawyers in their association.
    Siya ang dekana ng mga abogado sa kanilang samahan.

    Etymology

    Spanish word: 'decana'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dean of arts
    A dean overseeing the faculty of arts at a university.
    dekana ng sining
    dean of education
    A dean overseeing the faculty of education.
    dekana ng edukasyon

    Related Words

    dean (male)
    A male dean.
    dekano
    deanship
    The office or position of a dean.
    dekanato

    Slang Meanings

    like a substitute for the word 'hurry up'
    Hurry up with that, there’s no time!
    Dekana mo na yan, wala nang panahon!
    hurry, quick action
    Hurry up, we might get caught in the rain!
    Dekana, baka maabutan tayo ng ulan!
    like 'let's go' or 'come on'
    Hurry up, I want to see that concert!
    Dekana na, gusto kong makita 'yang concert na 'yan!