Hirang (en. Chosen)

hi·rang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of selecting or calling a person or thing.
He was chosen as the leader of the group.
Hinirang siya bilang lider ng grupo.
adjective
Chosen or selected due to outstanding qualities.
He is the chosen student in their class.
Siya ang hirang na estudyante sa kanilang klase.
A person or thing with special value or rank.
Each chosen invitee should be present.
Bawat hirang na imbitado ay nararapat na dumalo.

Etymology

From the word 'hirang' meaning called or chosen.

Common Phrases and Expressions

chosen person
Person with special qualities or value.
hirang na tao
chosen of the nation
A person recognized for their contributions to the nation.
hirang ng bayan

Related Words

selection
The process of making a decision among many options.
pagpili

Slang Meanings

chosen
She is the chosen one among all the candidates in the entire school.
Siya ang hirang sa lahat ng kandidato sa buong paaralan.
favorite
Why is he the favorite among the teachers? Because he always shows diligence.
Bakit siya ang hirang ng mga guro? Kasi lagi siyang nagpapakita ng sipag.
prince/princess
Because of his skill, he is the prince of basketball in our village.
Dahil sa husay niya, hirang siyang prinsipe ng basketball sa barangay namin.