Konsul (en. Consul)

/kɔnˈsul/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An official who represents their country in another country.
The consul assists citizens of their country in another town.
Ang konsul ay tumutulong sa mga mamamayan ng kanyang bansa sa ibang bayan.
A government official responsible for local diplomatic matters.
The consul is responsible for processing visas and documents.
Ang konsul ay may tungkulin sa pag-aasikaso ng mga visa at dokumento.
A position often given to professionals in the field of diplomacy.
Many law graduates become consuls.
Maraming mga nakatapos ng abogasya ang nagiging konsul.

Etymology

From the Latin word 'consul'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

consul in another country
a consul assigned to a foreign country
konsul sa ibang bansa
consulate
office of the consul
konsulado

Related Words

diplomacy
The art or science of negotiation and making agreements between countries.
diplomasiya
embassy
Office of an ambassador representing their country in another country.
embahada

Slang Meanings

High-ranking or big shot person.
The Mayor is really the consulate here in the barangay; everyone knows him.
Si Mayor talaga ang konsul dito sa barangay, kilala siya ng lahat.
Person with connections or relationships to the government.
Because of the consulate friend he has, he easily got a job.
Dahil sa konsul na kaibigan niya, madali lang siya nakakuha ng trabaho.
Sometimes a term for people involved in foreign affairs.
Those consulates are always busy with delegations.
Yung mga konsul, lagi silang busy sa mga delegations.