Guwardiya (en. Guard)

guh-war-dee-yah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who watches over or takes care of the security of a place.
The guard is assigned to the building's entrance.
Ang guwardiya ay nakatalaga sa pintuan ng gusali.
A personnel who watches over people or property.
The guard's role is important in an office.
Mahalaga ang tungkulin ng guwardiya sa isang opisina.
A person expected to monitor activities in a specific place.
The guard watches over the visitors at the mall.
Nagmamasid ang guwardiya sa mga bisita sa mall.

Etymology

Spanish: 'guardia'

Common Phrases and Expressions

school guard
A guard assigned to a school to provide security.
guwardiya ng paaralan
office guard
A guard assigned to monitor the office.
guwardiya sa opisina

Related Words

security
The condition of being safe from danger or harm.
seguridad
watch
A place or thing that is being monitored or protected.
bantayan

Slang Meanings

Security guard
You'll always see them at the mall, just keeping watch.
Sakti, makikita mo lagi sila sa mall, nakabantay lang.
Voice soldier
If you get that, it's like having a voice soldier watching over you.
Pag kinuha mo yan, parang sundalo ng boses na magbabantay sa'yo.
Watchman / Keeper
They're the ones watching over our souvenirs.
Sila yung taga-bantay ng mga pasalubong natin.