Maestra (en. Teacher)
ma-es-tra
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A woman who teaches in a school or any educational institution.
The teacher assigned homework to her students.
Ang maestra ay nagbigay ng takdang aralin sa kanyang mga estudyante.
A person who has experience and knowledge in a particular discipline or field.
In her lessons, the teacher's expertise in mathematics is evident.
Sa kanyang mga leksiyon, makikita ang talino ng maestra sa asignaturang matematika.
A professional who teaches children or youth.
All the children admire their arts teacher.
Ang lahat ng mga bata ay humahanga sa kanilang maestra sa sining.
Etymology
Originating from the English terms 'mistress' or 'teacher' translated into Tagalog.
Common Phrases and Expressions
art teacher
A teacher specializing in the arts.
maestra ng sining
math teacher
A teacher specializing in mathematics.
maestra ng matematika
Related Words
teacher
An old term used for those who teach.
guro
teaching
The process of learning or imparting knowledge.
pagtuturo
Slang Meanings
students' favorite
Of course, she's our teacher, so she's everyone's favorite in class.
Siyempre, siya ang maestra namin, kaya't paborito siya ng lahat sa klase.
a well-educated woman
That teacher, her IQ is so high, it looks like she can handle any subject.
Yung maestra na yan, ang taas ng IQ, mukhang lahat ng subject kayang-kaya niya.
mentor or guru
For me, she's my teacher in life, she's taught me so much.
Para sa akin, siya ang maestra ko sa buhay, ang dami niyang naituro sa akin.