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    Makatanod (en. To be vigilant)

    /makatanod/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person with the duty or ability to be observant or vigilant in the surroundings.
    The watchman in the village helps maintain peace.
    Ang makatanod sa barangay ay nakakatulong upang mapanatili ang kapayapaan.
    A person who watches or monitors.
    He is a watchman at our school and ensures that no one is at risk.
    Siya ay isang makatanod sa aming paaralan at tinitiyak niyang walang nag-iingat sa panganib.
    verb
    The action of being observant or watchful.
    They need to be vigilant whenever there are visitors.
    Kailangan nilang makatanod tuwing may bisita.

    Etymology

    Root word: 'tunod'; 'maka' - meaning 'capable of' or 'doing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    vigilant and observant
    voluntarily being diligent in monitoring
    makatanod at mapanuri

    Related Words

    watchtower
    A place or channel for monitoring.
    bantayan
    monitoring
    The action of having care or observation.
    pagbabantay

    Slang Meanings

    Barker or service provider, often used at national roads or terminals.
    The Barker is waiting for passengers by the roadside.
    Nag-aabang ng pasahero si Makatanod sa tabi ng kalsada.
    A call for people just standing on the road waiting for passengers.
    Those people on the corner seem like they’re just standing around, doing nothing.
    Parang makatanod lang yung mga tao sa kanto, walang ginawa.