Padrunin (en. Godfather)

/paˈdrunin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who has a formal relationship with a child as a godfather or guardian.

He is the godfather of my child at his baptism.

Siya ang padrunin ng aking anak sa kanyang binyag.

A man who provides support or protection to someone, often in the context of a ritual or ceremony.

As a godfather, it is his responsibility to care for the child during important events.

Bilang padrunin, responsibilidad niyang alagaan ang bata sa mga mahahalagang okasyon.

Godfather of the wedding

A godfather with a special role in the wedding ceremony.

Padrino ng kasal

ninang

The female equivalent of the padrunin; a woman who becomes a guardian or godmother of a child.

ninang

boss or leader in a casual context

Come on, boss, tell us your plan!

Sige na, padrunin, ikuwento mo na ang plano mo sa atin!

someone who calls the shots

It seems like you're the boss here, you're the one telling us what to do.

Parang ikaw na ang padrunin dito, ikaw na ang nagsasabi ng dapat gawin.

the go-to person in a group

Jake is the boss here, he always knows what to do in situations like this.

Padrunin itong si Jake, siya ang laging alam ang dapat gawin sa ganitong sitwasyon.

a term for someone you respect or look up to

When Kuya Marco explains things, he really seems like a boss to me.

Kapag nagpapaliwanag si Kuya Marco, parang padrunin talaga siya para sa akin.

somebody with authority or influence

Did you not know? He's the boss in the office, all decisions go through him.

Di mo ba alam? Siya yung padrunin sa opisina, lahat ng desisyon dumadaan sa kanya.