Kagawaran (en. Department)

ka-ga-wa-ran

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of the government with a specific function or authority.
The department of education is responsible for schools.
Ang kagawaran ng edukasyon ay may responsibilidad sa mga paaralan.
A division or unit within an organization focused on a specific area.
The health department promotes programs for public health.
Ang kagawaran ng kalusugan ay nagsusulong ng mga programa para sa kalusugan ng publiko.
A group of people working on a specific function or project.
We need more people in the marketing department.
Kailangan natin ng mas maraming tao sa kagawaran ng marketing.

Etymology

root word: 'awaran' meaning 'power' or 'agency'

Common Phrases and Expressions

department of security
department that manages security and order
kagawaran ng seguridad
department of defense
agency that oversees military affairs
kagawaran ng pagtatanggol

Related Words

councilor
A member of a local government or body with responsibilities.
kagawad
government
The system or manner of administrating a company, agency, or country.
pamamahalaan

Slang Meanings

dep't
He is in the department of education, but just call him dep't head.
Nasa kagawaran siya ng edukasyon, pero tawagin mo na lang siyang dep't head.
the whole team
The whole team from the department is already here after sweating it out yesterday.
Yung kwartong kahapon magpawis sa kagawaran, andito na sila lahat.