Pagalanganan (en. Honorarium)

/pɐˌgɐlɐnˈɐn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of recognition or reward for a person, often in relation to their duties or services.
As a teacher, he received an honorarium for his excellent teaching.
Bilang isang guro, nakatanggap siya ng isang pagalanganan dahil sa kanyang mahusay na pagtuturo.
May refer to the fee or reward paid to a person for their professional services.
His honorarium is enough to support his family.
Ang kanyang pagalanganan ay sapat upang mapanatili ang kanyang pamilya.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'galang' with the prefix 'pa' and the suffix 'an'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

receiving an honorarium
Earning or receiving a reward for services.
tumatanggap ng pagalanganan

Related Words

respect
Honor or recognition given to a person.
galang
consideration
Giving value or consideration to a situation or person.
pagsasaalang-alang

Slang Meanings

The home of a person, a place where they grew up.
Here in my childhood home, it feels like all the memories are joyful.
Dito sa pagalanganan ko, tila ang saya saya ng mga alaala.
A view or landscape from one's youth.
I returned to my childhood place to rekindle memories of my youth.
Bumalik ako sa pagalanganan ko para magrekindle ng mga alaala ng kabataan.