Pangradyo (en. Radio)

/paŋˈɾadʒo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of communication that uses radio waves.
Radio is the primary means of broadcasting news across the country.
Ang pangradyo ang pangunahing paraan ng pag-broadcast ng mga balita sa buong bansa.
The equipment used to listen to radio programs.
Radio is important for music lovers.
Mahalaga ang pangradyo para sa mga mahilig makinig ng musika.
A system of transmission and reception of broadcasting signals.
Radio is part of modern communication technology.
Ang pangradyo ay bahagi ng modernong teknolohiya ng komunikasyon.

Etymology

Root word: radio + pang- (prefix indicating a tool or process)

Common Phrases and Expressions

radio program
A show or segment aired on the radio.
pangradyo program
radio news
News broadcasted through the radio.
pangradyo balita

Related Words

broadcast
The process of transmitting audio or video content to the public.
broadcast
transmitter
A device that emits radio waves.
transmitter

Slang Meanings

Radio guy/girl
I don't need to know anything else, as long as you're just a radio guy/girl!
Wala na akong ibang kailangan malaman, basta't taga-radyo ka lang!
Radio jockey
That radio jockey is something else; he has so many antics on air!
Kakaiba ang trip ng radio jockey na 'yun, ang dami niyang kalokohan sa ere!
Speaker/announcer
It seems like he's always the speaker for that radio show.
Parang siya na lang lagi ang taga-pagsalita sa pangradyo na 'yan.