Mandagarat (en. Narrator)

man-da-ga-rat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who narrates a story or event.
The narrator brought the characters in the story to life.
Ang mandagarat ay nagbigay buhay sa mga tauhan ng kwento.
A retelling of a song or story in a new version.
As a narrator, he described the story in his own style.
Bilang mandagarat, isinalarawan niya ang kwento sa kanyang sariling istilo.

Etymology

Derived from ancestral and heritage concepts.

Common Phrases and Expressions

narrator of a story
a person who tells a story
mandagarat ng kwento

Related Words

story
A well-structured narrative.
kuwento
narrative
The art of storytelling or recounting events.
narrative

Slang Meanings

Someone who boasts a lot or acts superior.
That new acquaintance of yours is a braggart, acting like they’re somebody important.
Yung bagong kakilala mo, mandagarat, kala mo kung sino.
Someone who craves attention or is overly dramatic.
Just keeps making announcements, such a show-off!
Pa-announce na lang ng pa-announce, mandagarat talaga!
Someone who hides behind excuses in complaints.
Enough of that, stop making excuses and just do something.
Tama na ‘yan, huwag kang mandagarat, kumilos ka na lang.