Pambato (en. Flag bearer)
pam-ba-to
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or object that represents or is the main representative of a group or team.
He is the school's flag bearer in the singing competition.
Siya ang pambato ng paaralan sa paligsahan sa pag-awit.
A wire used to show the flow or circuit of electricity.
They used the wire to connect the lights in the house.
Ginamit nila ang pambato upang ikonekta ang mga ilaw sa bahay.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'bato' and 'pam' referring to a showcasing character or object.
Common Phrases and Expressions
town's flagbearer
A person or object believed or regarded as the best or finest for a community.
pambato ng bayan
representative in competition
The appointed representative of a group in a competition.
pambato sa paligsahan
Related Words
candidate
A person seeking a position or right in an election.
kandidato
representative
A person representing another person or group.
representante
Slang Meanings
favorite or the best
He is our bet in the singing contest!
Sya ang pambato namin sa singing contest!
representative or delegate
She is the representative of our barangay in the league.
Siya ang pambato ng barangay namin sa liga.
main attraction or star
He is the star of the show, everyone is excited!
Siya ang pambato sa palabas, lahat ay excited!