Gobyerno (en. Government)
/goˈbʲɛrnɔ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A system or group of people that exercises control over a nation or state.
The government proposed a new law.
Ang gobyerno ay nagpanukala ng bagong batas.
The authority or ability to make decisions for a community or nation.
The government has a responsibility for the safety of its citizens.
Ang gobyerno ay may responsibilidad sa kaligtasan ng mga mamamayan.
The institutions and officials that govern states and local units.
Many government agencies assist the citizens.
Maraming ahensya sa gobyerno ang tumutulong sa mga mamamayan.
Etymology
from the Spanish word 'gobierno'
Common Phrases and Expressions
government of the Philippines
The administration governing the country of the Philippines.
gobyerno ng Pilipinas
local government
The government that governs local units such as towns or cities.
gobyerno sa lokal na antas
Related Words
administration
A system of governance of a state or country.
pamahalaan
law
Rules or regulations enforced by the government.
batas
department
Agencies or departments within the government.
kagawaran
Slang Meanings
Government
Sometimes it feels like the government doesn't care about the people.
Minsan parang hindi nagmamalasakit ang gobyerno sa mga tao.
Those in power
Those in the government often fight for power.
Yung mga nasa gobyerno, madalas nag-aaway sa power.
Admin
Our barangay admin is quite strict but okay.
Yung admin namin sa barangay, medyo strict pero okay naman.