Nominahan (en. Nominated)

no-mi-na-han

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person designated to be a candidate for a specific position or award.
He is a nominee for the best actor award.
Siya ay isang nominahan para sa parangal ng pinakamahusay na aktor.
verb
The process of designating or suggesting a person for a position.
He was nominated by his peers for the group's leadership.
Nominahan siya ng kanyang mga kasama para sa liderato ng grupo.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'nominate' which means to designate or suggest for a position.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nominated for a role
designated to be a candidate for a specific role or position
nominahan para sa tungkulin
nominated candidate
a person officially recommended for a position
nominadong kandidato

Related Words

nomination
The process of designating or recommending a person for a specific role or award.
nominasyon
candidate
A person seeking to be selected for a position.
kandidato

Slang Meanings

Endorsed or recommended for a position or award.
She was nominated for 'Best New Artist' at the awards night!
Nominahan siya sa 'Best New Artist' sa awards night!
Became part of a contest or competition.
Our group was nominated for the national debate competition!
Nominahan ang grupo namin sa national debate competition!