Kalagyo (en. Nepotism)

/ka.la.gyo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A form of referring to favoritism or granting privileges to relatives in employment positions.

Nepotism affects fairness in job opportunities.

Ang kalagyo ay nakakaapekto sa katarungan sa mga pagkakataon ng trabaho.

The act of providing undue advantage to relatives not in accordance with duty.

Many people oppose nepotism in their offices.

Maraming tao ang tumutol sa kalagyo sa kanilang mga opisina.

From the word 'lagyo' meaning ability or effect.

nepotism in government

The presence of favoritism in government positions.

kalagyo sa gobyerno

favorite

A person who is preferred or favored over others.

paborito

relative

A person connected to you by blood or marriage.

kamag-anak

A talkative girl or someone who loves to gossip.

She's really something, she's so good at chatting, like a kalagyo with all her stories.

Siya talaga, ang galing niyang makakalembang, parang kalagyo sa sobrang kwento.

A person who often intervenes in conversations or with others.

No kalagyo allowed here, the conversation is too dirty.

Bawal ang kalagyo dito, masyadong madumi ang usapan.

A girl who loves to entertain or bring joy.

I wish we all had a kalagyo; she's always so cheerful!

Sana all kalagyo, ang saya-saya niya lagi!