Dutaingbalani (en. Magnetic envoy)

du-tai-ng-ba-la-ni

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who has the duty to convey messages or engage with others.
He is a magnetic envoy bringing news from other countries.
Siya ay dutaingbalani na nagdadala ng mga balita mula sa ibang bansa.

Etymology

Derived from 'duta' meaning envoy or ambassador, and 'balani' meaning magnet.

Common Phrases and Expressions

like an envoy
similar to an envoy
kasing-dutaingbalani

Related Words

envoy
A person sent to represent another person or group.
duta
magnet
An object capable of attracting metals like iron.
balani

Slang Meanings

Meaningless or too simple.
His idea is so dutaingbalani, it's too easy to understand.
Grabe ang dutaingbalani niya, masyadong madaling intindihin.
Common thing or not special.
To him, the gift he gave me on my birthday is just dutaingbalani.
Para sa kanya, dutaingbalani lang ang regalo niya sa kaarawan ko.