Pangmadla (en. Public)

/paŋˈmadla/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of information intended for everyone and easily accessible.
News is public information that should reach everyone.
Ang mga balita ay pangmadla na dapat maabot ng lahat.
Comprising a group of people representing the interests of the community.
Public people gathered for a protest.
Ang mga pangmadlang tao ay nagtipon para sa isang protesta.
Refers to things that are public or for everyone.
The park is a public place that anyone can join.
Ang parke ay isang pangmadlang lugar na maaaring salihan ng sinuman.

Etymology

It comes from the words 'pang' and 'madla.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

public information
Information that should be accessible to people.
pangmadlang impormasyon
public gathering
A meeting of many people for a purpose.
pangmadla na pagtitipon

Related Words

community
A group of people living and working together in a place.
komunidad
citizen
An individual who is a member or part of a town or state.
mamamayan

Slang Meanings

public person or thing
The crowd was very public at the town plaza.
Ang pangmadla ay maraming tao sa plaza ng bayan.
in style or trendy
This event is public, so lots of people are sure to attend.
Ang event na ito ay pangmadla, kaya't siguradong maraming tao ang dadalo.
general knowledge
We should all have public knowledge for community matters.
Dapat lahat tayo ay may pangmadla na kaalaman para sa mga usaping bayan.