Hepe (en. Chief)
ˈhepe
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person in a high position or leader in an organization or group.
He is the chief of the education department.
Siya ang hepe ng departamento ng edukasyon.
An individual with the authority and responsibility to lead others.
As the chief, he is responsible for all company decisions.
Bilang hepe, siya ay responsable sa lahat ng desisyon ng kumpanya.
The referred person in an organization with the authority to oversee operations.
The police chief announced the new policy.
Ang hepe ng pulis ay nagbigay ng anunsyo ukol sa bagong patakaran.
Etymology
Spanish word 'jefe'
Common Phrases and Expressions
chief of the barangay
Leader of a local government at the barangay level.
hepe ng barangay
Related Words
superior
A person who has a higher rank or position than others.
superyor
mediator
A person who sits in as a mediator in decisions or discussions.
tagapamagitan
Slang Meanings
boss or leader with a high position
He is the chief of our department, so we all listen to him.
Siya ang hepe ng departamento namin, kaya lahat kami nakikinig sa kanya.
person with influence or power in a group
He is known as the boss in their gang, so many are afraid of him.
Kilala siya bilang hepe sa gang nila, kaya maraming takot sa kanya.
head or person with responsibility in an organization
We need to talk to the boss before making a decision.
Kailangan natin mag-usap sa hepe bago magdesisyon.