Kolono (en. Colonist)

ko-lo-no

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who resides in a place that is not their native land, often leaving their original home.

The colonists brought their traditions and culture to the new area.

Ang mga kolono ay nagdala ng kanilang mga tradisyon at kultura sa bagong pook.

A member of a community established in a foreign territory.

As a colonist, he needed to learn the language and culture of the locals.

Bilang kolono, kailangan niyang matutunan ang wika at kultura ng mga lokal.

A person aiming to establish a new community in a new land.

The colonists organized projects for the development of their new town.

Ang mga kolono ay nag-organisa ng mga proyekto para sa pagpapaunlad ng kanilang bagong bayan.

Spanish 'colono'

foreign colonist

colonized person from another country

kolono ng mga banyaga

colonization

The process of acquiring and governing a territory by a foreign country.

kolonisasyon

colony

A territory or area under the control of a foreign country.

kolonya

a person who is useless or has no capability

Can you really be a kolono? You're giving false hope to many and doing nothing!

Kaya mo bang maging kolono? Ang dami mong pinapaasa na wala namang ginagawa!

lacking knowledge or skill in something

For me, you're just a kolono in basketball; you really don't know anything about it.

Para sa akin, kolono ka lang sa basketball, wala ka talagang alam dito.

a person who is unskilled or has no talent

Why didn't you join? Maybe because you'll just look like a kolono on stage.

Bakit di ka sumali? Baka kasi magmukhang kolono ka sa stage.