Patinga (en. Leader)

/pa.tiŋ.gah/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who leads or has authority in a group.
He is the leader of our basketball team.
Siya ang patinga ng aming koponan sa basketball.
A person who provides guidance or direction.
A good leader inspires his companions.
Ang mahusay na patinga ay nagdadala ng inspirasyon sa kanyang mga kasamahan.
Refers to a leader with a natural ability to connect and motivate others.
The leader in the company has the ability to unite people.
Ang patinga sa kumpanya ay may kakayahang makapagsama-sama ng mga tao.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'patinga'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Leader of the community
A person recognized for their leadership in the community.
Patinga ng bayan
To become a leader
To have the ability to lead or motivate.
Maging patinga

Related Words

leadership
The process of being a leader or the ability to lead a group.
pamumuno
management
The activity of managing or controlling a group or organization.
pangangasiwa

Slang Meanings

A very cool or impressive person.
Wow, Juan is so cool at basketball!
Grabe si Juan, ang patinga niya sa basketball!
Someone who always has the latest trends or gadgets.
He's always the first to have the new phone, he's really cool!
Siya lagi ang unang may bagong cellphone, talagang patinga siya!
A flashy or arrogant person.
You seem so flashy, you're always wearing new clothes!
Parang ang patinga mo, lagi kang may bagong damit!