Piyon (en. Pawn)

/ˈpijon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of piece in the game of chess whose main purpose is to advance against the opponent.

Each pawn can move one step forward.

Ang bawat piyon ay may kakayahang umusad ng isang hakbang papunta sa harap.

Symbol of status in a game or strategy, often used in discussions of business or politics.

Sometimes, people become pawns in larger power games.

Minsan, ang mga tao ay nagiging piyon sa mas malalaking laro ng kapangyarihan.

The term 'piyon' originates from the French word 'pion', meaning handyman or servant.

to be a pawn

to be placed in a situation where you have no power or control.

maging piyon

chess

A strategy game played by two people on a wooden board with 64 squares.

chess

Interferer, someone who meddles in the conversations or actions of others

There are so many piyon in our conversation already!

Ang dami na ngang piyon dito sa usapan natin, eh!

Instigator, someone who encourages or inspires others

Don't be a piyon there, they might get mad at you.

Wag kang piyon diyan, baka magalit sila sa'yo.

Someone who gives unsolicited advice or opinion

You don’t need to be a piyon, we know what we’re doing.

Hindi mo na kailangan maging piyon, alam naman natin ang ginagawa natin.