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    Magpabansag (en. To give a title)

    /mak.pa.ban.sag/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb meaning to give a name or title.
    You should give your pet a nice name.
    Magpabansag ka sa iyong alaga ng isang magandang pangalan.
    The act of referring to someone with specific traits or abilities.
    He will be named the best teacher in the school.
    Siya ay magpabansag bilang pinakamahusay na guro sa paaralan.

    Etymology

    Part of the roots of the term 'bansag' which means 'to call' or 'to name'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to name oneself
    Having one's own name or designation.
    magpabansag sa sarili

    Related Words

    title
    A noun referring to the designated name or title of a person or thing.
    bansag
    name
    A noun referring to any name of a person, thing, or place.
    pangalan

    Slang Meanings

    to act like an expert
    Juan is always acting like an expert on everything in the group.
    Si Juan, parating nagpapabansag na expert sa lahat ng bagay sa grupo.
    to take center stage
    In conversations, Maria always acts like she's the main character.
    Sa mga kwentuhan, laging nagpapabansag si Maria na siya ang bida.
    to intrude
    Pedro seems to not care, always intruding even when he’s not involved.
    Parang walang pakialam si Pedro, laging nagpapabansag kahit di naman siya kasali.