Engkargada (en. Female in charge)

eng-kar-ga-da

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A woman designated or assigned to oversee a task or situation.
She is the person in charge of the project in our company.
Siya ang engkargada ng proyekto sa aming kumpanya.
A woman responsible for a group or team.
As the team leader, she needs to plan the activities.
Bilang engkargada ng koponan, kailangan niyang planuhin ang mga aktibidad.
A type of position with decision-making authority.
The department head has the power to submit reports.
Ang engkargada ng departamento ay may kapangyarihang magpasa ng mga ulat.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'encargada'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Be in charge
You need to be a responsible leader.
Maging engkargada ka
She is in charge of the tasks
She oversees the activities.
Siya ang engkargada ng mga gawain

Related Words

leadership
Refers to a group of leaders or administrators.
pamunuan
power
The ability or authority to make decisions.
kapangyarihan

Slang Meanings

When a person or thing seems to have disappeared from the system or you no longer see them.
Oh no, Jake is missing again! He's not here in our group.
Naku, engkargada na naman si Jake! Wala na siya dito sa ating grupo.
Indicating that a certain object or person can no longer be seen or found.
Mia said her cellphone is missing, so she can't join the game.
Sabi ni Mia, engkargada na raw ang kanyang cellphone, kaya di siya makapasok sa game.