Mandarambong (en. Contributor)

/man-da-ram-bong/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who gives or participates in something as assistance.
This contributor helped with the community project.
Ang mandarambong na ito ay tumulong sa proyekto ng komunidad.
An individual who contributes to a cause or goal.
As a contributor, he donated to the victims of that typhoon.
Bilang isang mandarambong, nagbigay siya ng donasyon sa mga biktima ng bagyong iyon.

Etymology

From the root word, 'darambong' meaning 'to give' or 'to connect'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to become a contributor
to join in helping or contributing to a project
maging mandarambong

Related Words

partner
A person or group with shared goals or interests.
ka-partner

Slang Meanings

Pretending to be rich but actually broke.
You know, Jake is at it again, trying to act rich while lending money.
Alam mo, si Jake, nag-mandarambong na naman, nagpapakitang mayaman habang nagpapautang ng pera.
Behaving haughtily and with pride.
Wow, Lisa is so pretentious, always bragging about her new stuff.
Grabe, ang mandarambong ni Lisa, panay ang brag sa mga bagong gamit niya.
Trying to show off in a group but not actually deserving of it.
Sometimes I wonder why he is the chosen show-off in the group when he's not really that cool.
Minsan napapaisip ako kung bakit siya ang pinipiling mandarambong sa barkada, eh di naman siya tunay na cool.