Huwes (en. Judge)
hu-wes
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who has the authority to adjudicate legal matters.
The judge issued a ruling in the criminal case.
Ang huwes ay nagbigay ng desisyon sa kasong kriminal.
An official who renders judgments in civil disputes.
In the role of a judge, he determines penalties.
Sa tungkulin ng huwes, siya ang nagtatakda ng mga parusa.
A person who assesses or evaluates issues or evidence.
The judge reviewed the evidence before rendering a verdict.
Ang huwes ay nag-aral ng mga ebidensya bago magbigay ng hatol.
Common Phrases and Expressions
people's judge
A local judge involved in local cases.
hukom ng bayan
Related Words
court
An institution where legal proceedings take place.
hukuman
law
The system of rules and regulations enforced by the government.
batas
Slang Meanings
Judge in court, but also used as a pejorative term for people who love to meddle.
Don't interfere, you're not a judge here.
Huwag kang makialam, hindi ka naman huwes dito.
A slang for someone who loves to give opinions or judgments on other people's decisions.
Who is that judge? Always has a say in everything.
Sino ba 'yang huwes na 'yan? Laging may say sa lahat ng bagay.