Palista (en. List maker)

pah-lees-tah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who records or makes lists.
He is a good list maker and always has an organized list of tasks.
Siya ay isang mahusay na palista at laging may maayos na listahan ng mga gawain.
A professional who assists in planning and identifying items to be accomplished.
As a list maker, his role is to help people organize their goals.
Bilang isang palista, ang kanyang tungkulin ay tulungan ang mga tao na maayos ang kanilang mga layunin.

Etymology

Originates from the root word 'lista' meaning 'list'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to register
the process of writing down a name or information on a list.
magpalista

Related Words

list
A written record of items, people, or information.
lista
organization
The process of arranging items in a specific order.
pagsasaayos

Slang Meanings

a task of listing or recording
List it now, there are still many listed tasks you need to do!
Palista ka na, marami pang nakatala na kailangan mong gawin!
getting something you want or are looking for
Maybe we should list up so we can get those tickets!
Palista na lang kaya tayo para makuha yung tickets!
the number of people or things on a list
There are already many on the list for this event, a lot want to join!
Marami ng palista sa event na 'to, daming gustong sumali!