Pangulo (en. Leader)

pángulo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who serves as a leader or head of a group, organization, or country.
The president of the country delivered a speech in front of the public.
Ang pangulo ng bansa ay nagbigay ng talumpati sa harap ng publiko.
A term for the highest official of an institution or state.
The university president announced a new policy.
Ang pangulo ng unibersidad ay nag-anunsyo ng bagong patakaran.
Also refers to a person responsible for leadership.
The leader needs the support of his constituents.
Kailangan ng pangulo ang suporta ng kanyang mga nasasakupan.

Etymology

From the root 'pangulo' meaning 'leader' or 'chief'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

president of the country
The highest leader of a country.
pangulo ng bansa
head of the organization
The leader of a particular organization.
pangulo ng organisasyon

Related Words

secretary
A person who assists and serves as an advisor to the president.
kalihim
vice president
The second highest official of a country.
bise pangulo

Slang Meanings

boss or leader with authority
He's the president of our group, he always makes the decisions.
Sya yung pangulo ng grupo namin, siya lagi ang nagdedesisyon.
head honcho or the top position
In the company, he's the president, so we should respect him.
Sa kumpanya, siya ang pangulo, kaya dapat natin siyang igalang.
head of the town (informal reference to mayor or higher official)
I think he will be the new president of the town in the next election.
Tingin ko, siya na ang bagong pangulo ng bayan sa susunod na halalan.