Pamanli (en. Guardian)

paman-lí

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who provides care or protection to something or someone.
The guardian of the child took care of him while his parents were away.
Ang pamanli ng bata ay nag-alaga sa kanya habang ang mga magulang nito ay wala.
A person who has legal rights and responsibilities for a minor or someone in need of assistance.
His guardian filed documents to become his official caretaker.
Ang kanyang pamanli ay nag-file ng dokumento upang maging opisyal na tagapag-alaga niya.
An individual who represents the interests of others through legal arrangements.
The guardian of the disabled person makes decisions for him.
Ang pamanli ng taong may kapansanan ay siyang gumagawa ng mga desisyon para sa kanya.

Common Phrases and Expressions

guardian of children
ang tao na nag-aalaga at nagbibigay-proteksyon sa mga bata
pamanli ng mga bata

Related Words

care
the act of taking steps to maintain the safety or wellbeing of someone or something.
pangangalaga
caretaker
a person who manages or takes care of the responsibilities and obligations of others.
taga-singil

Slang Meanings

Just passing the time
We're not doing much, so let's just pamanli.
Walang masyadong ginagawa, kaya pamanli na lang tayo.
Not really significant
It's okay, this is just pamanli.
Ayos lang, pamanli lang to eh.
Just random stuff, nothing important
There are so many pamanli in the car, that's why we can't leave.
Ang daming pamanli sa sasakyan, kaya di tayo makaalis.