Pruteriya (en. Proprietor)

proo-te-ri-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who owns or manages a business or trade.
The proprietor of that store always participates in local events.
Ang pruteriya ng tindahang iyon ay palaging nakikilahok sa mga lokal na gawain.
A person who promotes or advocates their products and services.
As a proprietor, his communication with clients is essential.
Bilang pruteriya, mahalaga ang kanyang komunikasyon sa mga kliyente.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'prutero' meaning someone who is a witness or a companion in immigration.

Common Phrases and Expressions

store proprietor
Refers to the person or individual who owns or manages a store business.
pruteriya ng tindahan

Related Words

businessman
A person engaged in commerce or investing in businesses.
negosyante

Slang Meanings

a noisy or attention-seeking person
That pruteriya always joins the fight even without knowing anything.
Ang pruteriya na 'yan, lagi na lang sumasali sa laban kahit na walang kaalam-alam.
a pretender
Don’t believe him, he's just a pruteriya, he doesn’t really know anything.
Huwag kang maniniwala sa kanya, pruteriya lang 'yan, wala talagang alam.
boring or overly talkative
Who would listen to that pruteriya? She’s always talking.
Sino ba naman ang makikinig sa pruteriya na yan, lagi na lang siyang nagkukwento.
a drama queen or overacting person
She might just be a pruteriya, always brings drama into her life.
Baka pruteriya lang siya, palaging drama sa buhay.