Imbestidura (en. Investment)
/im.bes.tiˈdu.ra/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An official assumption of office or power, often in government.
The investiture of the new president will take place next week.
Ang imbestidura ng bagong presidente ay gaganapin sa susunod na linggo.
A ceremony in which a person is sworn into a position.
The investiture is an important occasion for state members.
Ang imbestidura ay isang mahalagang okasyon para sa mga miyembro ng estado.
Etymology
From the Spanish 'investidura'
Common Phrases and Expressions
investiture of power
Formal acceptance of power or responsibility by an official.
imbestidura ng kamay
Related Words
oath-taking
The act of making an oath or promise, often associated with positions in government.
pagsusumpa
Slang Meanings
fool or idiot
He's so foolish, he still doesn't get what I'm saying.
Sobrang imbestidura niya, hindi pa rin niya gets yung sinasabi ko.
brainless
What he did was really foolish, brainless.
Yung ginawa niya, talagang imbestidura, walang utak.
crazy
You're really foolish, like crazy for overthinking.
Imbestidura ka talaga, parang baliw sa kakaisip.