Dekano (en. Dean)

/deˈka.no/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A high official in an academic institution who oversees a college or department.

The dean of the faculty gave a stern speech at the beginning of the year.

Ang dekano ng faculty ay nagbigay ng isang mahigpit na talumpati sa simula ng taon.

A person with a high level of experience or status in their field.

He is considered a dean in the field of medicine.

Siya ay itinuturing na dekano sa larangan ng medisina.

Derived from the Spanish word 'decano', meaning head of a department in a university.

dean of the college

Head of a college or department in a university.

dekano ng kolehiyo

dean of students

Official responsible for student issues.

dekano ng mga estudyante

college

An institution that provides higher education.

kolehiyo

university

A higher education institution offering various degrees and courses.

unibersidad

Member or official in the barangay, but avoids formal title.

Kuya is already a dekano in the barangay but still doesn't raise his hand in meetings.

Si Kuya, dekano na sa barangay pero hindi pa rin nagpapataas ng kamay sa meetings.

One of the people who are actively serving the community.

They’re the dekano who are always seen at the clean-up drive.

Sila yung mga dekano na lagi na lang nakikita sa clean-up drive.