Nunsyo (en. Nuncio)
noon-syo
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An envoy from the Vatican or the Catholic Church sent to another country.
The nuncio arrived to liaise with local church leaders.
Ang nunsyo ay dumating upang makipag-ugnayan sa mga lokal na lider ng simbahan.
An official representative of a country in an international organization.
He was appointed as nuncio at U.N. meetings.
Siya ay itinalaga bilang nunsyo sa mga U.N. na pagpupulong.
Etymology
From the Spanish 'nuncio', meaning envoy or representative.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Envoy of God
Refers to a spiritual messenger carrying a message from God.
Nunsyo ng Diyos
Related Words
messenger
A person sent to carry out a mission or purpose.
sugo
ambassador
A high-ranking official representing one country in another.
embahador
Slang Meanings
A person or group of people who help or provide support in a situation.
Mark is like a nunsyo because he is always there when I have a problem.
Parang nunsyo kasi laging andiyan si Mark kapag may problema ako.
Just friends; those who are with you for hanging out or chatting.
Come join our nunsyo at home later, we're having drinks!
Sama ka sa nunsyo namin sa bahay mamaya, may inuman!