Laybraryan (en. Librarian)

/ˈleɪbrəriən/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who works in a library, managing books and assisting readers.
The librarian provided book recommendations to students about the books they needed.
Ang laybraryan ay nagbigay ng mga rekomendasyon sa mga estudyante tungkol sa mga aklat na kailangan nila.
An expert in caring for, storing, and providing access to informational materials.
The librarian has knowledge of modern techniques in information management.
Ang laybraryan ay may kaalaman sa mga modernong teknik sa pamamahala ng impormasyon.
A person responsible for organizing books and other materials in a library.
The librarian takes care of the book collections in his library.
Ang laybraryan ay nag-aalaga sa mga koleksyon ng mga aklat sa kanyang aklatan.

Etymology

From the English word 'librarian'

Common Phrases and Expressions

assist readers
The librarian provides assistance and information to library users.
tumulong sa mga mambabasa

Related Words

library
A place where books and other informational materials are stored and can be borrowed.
aklatan
library card
A card issued by the library that grants permission for readers to borrow books.
librarian's card

Slang Meanings

Too much of a nerd or really into studying at the library
Wow, Auntie's such a laybraryan, she's been at the library since morning!
Grabe, parang laybraryan na naman si Tita, nandiyan na naman siya sa library mula umaga!
Loves books and knowledge, like a nerd
Who are the laybraryans in class? They're the ones with the highest grades!
Sino ba yung mga laybraryan sa klase? Sila yung mga may pinakamataas na grado!
A person who is always in the library, doesn't have much of a social life
Mark's such a laybraryan, so dedicated to studying, he doesn't hang out with friends.
Si Mark laybraryan sa sobrang dedicated ng pag-aaral, hindi siya lumalabas kasama ng barkada.