Prinsipal (en. Principal)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The term for a person in the highest leadership or authority in a school.
The principal of the school gave a speech at the opening.
Ang prinsipal ng paaralan ay nagbigay ng talumpati sa pasukan.
A person who oversees the students and teachers.
She is the principal who takes care of the needs of her teachers.
Siya ang prinsipal na nag-aasikaso sa mga pangangailangan ng kanyang mga guro.
A means of management or administration of school programs.
The principal plays an important role in forming school policies.
Ang prinsipal ay may mahalagang papel sa pagbuo ng mga polisiya ng paaralan.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'principal'

Common Phrases and Expressions

principal of the school
The primary leader of a school.
prinsipal ng paaralan

Related Words

teacher
A person who teaches in a school.
guro
student
A person who studies in school.
estudyante

Slang Meanings

Boss or leader, often used by youth or in a sassy context.
She acts like the principal of our group, she's always the one making decisions.
Parang prinsipal naman siya sa grupo natin, siya lagi ang nagde-decide.
Main person or important one in a situation.
That person is the principal in the business, he runs everything.
Pang-prinsipal yung tao na yan sa negosyo, siya ang nagpapalakad ng lahat.
Sometimes used for people who are inspiring or have authority.
Wow, she has the principal vibe in the seminar, such a strong presence.
Grabe, parang prinsipal ang dating ni ate sa seminar, sobrang may dating.