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    Kagawad (en. Councilor)

    ka-gaw-ad

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who is a member of a local council.
    The councilor has the responsibility to provide services to their community.
    Ang kagawad ay may responsibilidad na magbigay ng mga serbisyo sa kanilang komunidad.
    An official who assists in the governance of a barangay.
    As a councilor, he works with the barangay captain on various projects.
    Bilang kagawad, siya ay nagtatrabaho kasama ang kapitan ng barangay sa mga proyekto.
    A member of the local government representing the residents.
    The councilors attend meetings to discuss the needs of the town.
    Ang mga kagawad ay dumadalo sa mga pulong upang talakayin ang mga pangangailangan ng bayan.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'gawad' meaning to give or assist.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Councilor of the barangay
    A councilor who is a member of the barangay council.
    Kagawad ng barangay
    Councilor in the government
    A councilor working in the local government.
    Kagawad sa pamahalaan

    Related Words

    barangay
    The smallest administrative division in the Philippines.
    barangay
    chairman
    The leader or chairman of the barangay.
    pangulo

    Slang Meanings

    Ballot or barangay council member
    Don't you want to run for kagawad in the barangay? Maybe our situation will change.
    Ayaw mo bang tumakbo bilang kagawad sa barangay? Baka magbago ang sitwasyon natin.
    Friend or companion
    Kagawad, join us later, we'll have fun!
    Kagawad, sama ka sa amin mamaya, mag-eenjoy tayo!
    Someone who relates or is familiar
    Wow, kagawad! We have the same problem at work.
    Aba, kagawad! Pareho tayo ng problema sa trabaho.