Mambatas (en. Lawmaker)
/mɐmˈbɐ.tɐs/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person representing a political unit and has the power to create laws.
Lawmakers work to improve the laws in our country.
Ang mga mambatas ay nagtatrabaho upang mapabuti ang mga batas sa ating bansa.
A member of the legislative branch of government.
The lawmaker attended the congressional session.
Ang mambatas ay dumalo sa sesyon ng Kongreso.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Lawmakers
People who create laws.
Mga mambatas
Related Words
legislative
Related to the making of laws.
lehislatibo
law
A rule or guideline enforced in a society.
batas
Slang Meanings
Someone who drafts laws without seriousness, almost like playing.
He says he's just a mambatas, so he didn't give a good proposal.
Sinasabi niya na mambatas lang siya, kaya't hindi siya nagbigay ng magandang proposal.
Kind of like casually, not in a serious discussion.
It's okay to be a mambatas sometimes, but don't forget the real lessons.
Ayos lang na mag-mambatas, pero huwag kalimutan ang totoong aral.