Manunudyo (en. Instigator)
/manunudyo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who gives encouragement or inspiration to others.
He is an instigator who pushes young people to dream.
Siya ay isang manunudyo na nagtutulak sa mga kabataan na mangarap.
A person who urges towards a specific goal.
This instigator contributed to the success of the project.
Ang manunudyo na ito ay nag-ambag sa tagumpay ng proyekto.
An individual capable of motivating people to take action.
As an instigator, his role is extremely important.
Bilang manunudyo, ang kanyang tungkulin ay mahigpit na napakahalaga.
Etymology
From the root word 'udyok' which means 'to support' or 'to urge'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be an instigator
to be an inspiring or supportive person for others
maging manunudyo
instigator of change
to be the cause of positive change
manunudyo sa pagbabago
Related Words
urge
The act of encouraging or prompting.
udyok
inspiration
The act of giving voice or performance to others to do or act.
inspirasyon
Slang Meanings
To brag or show off
Mark, even though he just won a game, is already putting his classmates down.
Si Mark, kahit nanalo lang sa game, manunudyo na agad sa mga kaklase niya.
To tease others, often in an offensive manner
Sometimes it's annoying when Karen is being sarcastic, especially when she jokes about certain people.
Minsan nakakainis yung manunudyo si Karen, lalo na kung may mga tao siyang sinasadyang i-joke.
To insinuate or express a negative opinion about others
I don't like Leo's attitude, he's always saying something behind my back.
Hindi ko gusto yung manunudyo ni Leo, lagi na lang siyang may sinasabi sa likod ko.