Panunungkulan (en. Tenure)
pa-nu-nung-ku-lan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The period or term of being in a position or role in an organization.
His tenure as mayor lasted three years.
Ang kanyang panunungkulan bilang alkalde ay nagtagal ng tatlong taon.
The execution of responsibilities associated with a position.
During his term, many projects were accomplished.
Sa kanyang panunungkulan, maraming proyekto ang naisakatuparan.
The rights or authority held in a position.
There are changes in his tenure that need to be implemented.
May mga pagbabago sa kanyang panunungkulan na kailangang ipatupad.
Etymology
derived from the term 'panunong' which means 'service' or 'execution of duty'
Common Phrases and Expressions
government tenure
the role or position of a person in the government
panunungkulan sa gobyerno
official tenure
the term held by leaders in an organization
panunungkulan ng mga opisyal
Related Words
duty
responsibilities or obligations that a person must fulfill in their position
tungkulin
leadership
the process of being a leader or heading a group
pamumuno
Slang Meanings
government duty
The Mayor has a new term in office next year.
May bagong panunungkulan si Mayor sa susunod na taon.
service
The service of the people in the town is important.
Ang panunungkulan ng mga tao sa bayan ay mahalaga.
position in government
Of course, there should be a partner in office after the term.
Siyempre, dapat may katuwang sa panunungkulan pagkakapos.
body of leaders
The term of leaders focuses on the welfare of the town.
Ang panunungkulan ng mga lider ay nakatutok sa kapakanan ng bayan.