Kangalan (en. Nickname)

ka-ngala-n

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A name given to a person that is not their real name.
His nickname is 'Bong' but his real name is 'Rodolfo'.
Ang kanyang kangalan ay 'Bong' ngunit ang tunay na pangalan niya ay 'Rodolfo'.
A term often used for friends or family.
But more than his nickname 'Dad', he is a good person.
Ngunit higit pa sa kanyang kangalan na 'Tatay', siya ay isang mabuting tao.
A term that may reflect a person's characteristic.
His nickname 'Fast' refers to his speed in running.
Ang kanyang kangalan na 'Mabilis' ay tumutukoy sa kanyang bilis sa pagtakbo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Get to know his nickname
Introducing the call or name of a person.
Kilalanin mo ang kanyang kangalan

Related Words

name
This is the official name given to a person from birth.
pangalan
alias
A name used as a substitute for the real name, often in legal matters.
alias

Slang Meanings

National meaning of rice or food.
Come on, let's have some kangalan later.
Tara, mag-kangalan tayo mamaya.
A slang term for a friend or relative.
By the way, kangalan, are you there yet?
Mangyari ba, kangalan, nandiyan ka na ba?