Punongbayan (en. Town mayor)
/pu-nong-ba-yan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An official who leads or oversees a town.
The town mayor is responsible for leading their constituency.
Ang punongbayan ay may responsibilidad na pamunuan ang kanilang nasasakupan.
A leader of the local government who oversees town projects and activities.
The town mayor launched a new project for the town's development.
Ang punongbayan ay naglunsad ng isang bagong proyekto para sa kaunlaran ng bayan.
A title of recognition for the leader of a community or town.
As the town mayor, he must fulfill his promises to his constituents.
Bilang punongbayan, kailangan niyang tuparin ang mga pangako sa kanyang mga nasasakupan.
Etymology
A combination of the words 'punong' (leader, head) and 'bayan' (town, community)
Common Phrases and Expressions
town mayor of the barangay
leader of the barangay
punong bayan ng barangay
assistance from the town mayor
help provided by the town mayor
tulong mula sa punongbayan
Related Words
town
A community or place where people live.
bayan
government
The system of management that oversees a country or region.
gobyerno
Slang Meanings
Someone who feels superior to others.
He acts like the punongbayan of the group, but he often doesn't know anything.
Feeling punongbayan siya sa grupo, pero madalas naman siyang walang alam.
Boss or leader of the barangay.
Of course, we should follow the orders of the punongbayan in the barangay projects.
Siyempre, dapat sundin ang utos ng punongbayan sa mga proyekto ng barangay.