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    Hungkuyan (en. Herald)

    /huŋ.ku'jan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A term referring to a person, thing, or event that brings news or information.
    He is the herald of bad news in our village.
    Siya ang hungkuyan ng masamang balita sa aming barangay.
    A messenger who announces an important event.
    The herald reported their team's victory.
    Ang hungkuyan ay nagtaho ng pagkapanalo ng kanilang koponan.

    Etymology

    From the word 'hungkoy' meaning 'freedom' or 'unbound'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Herald of good news
    Brings pleasing information.
    Hungkuyan ng magandang balita

    Related Words

    announcement
    An official statement or news communicated to the public.
    anunsyo
    news
    Information about recent events or significant matters.
    balita

    Slang Meanings

    A person who loves to criticize or comment on surroundings.
    Don't get involved with that critic; you might get bashed too.
    Ayaw mong makialam sa hungkuyan na 'yan, baka ma-bash ka rin.
    Anyone who says bad things about others.
    Don't trust that gossip; it's just full of rumors.
    Huwag kang magtiwala sa hungkuyan, purotsismis lang 'yan.