Punungguro (en. Principal)

/pu'nuŋɡu.ro/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The principal is the highest advisor and leader in a school or educational institution.
The principal of the school gave a speech for the start of the year.
Ang punungguro ng paaralan ay nagbigay ng talumpati para sa pagsisimula ng taon.
A person with the responsibility of overseeing and managing the teachers and students in an institution.
It is the principal's responsibility to ensure the proper implementation of policies.
Responsibilidad ng punungguro na siguraduhin ang wastong pagpapatupad ng mga patakaran.
A manager with the authority to make decisions related to the school.
The principal assists teachers in developing their lesson plans.
Tinutulungan ng punungguro ang mga guro sa pagbuo ng kanilang mga aralin.

Etymology

Derived from the words 'punong' and 'guro' referring to the highest instructor in an institution.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Principal of the school
The highest authority of an educational institution.
Punungguro ng paaralan
Decisions of the principal
Decisions enforced by the principal at the school.
Mga desisyon ng punungguro

Related Words

teacher
A person who teaches students at school.
guro
student
A person who studies at a school or institution.
estudyante

Slang Meanings

Dedicated father or hardworking leader
The leader of the group, he is the main provider that everyone relies on for his strength.
Ang pinuno ng grupo, siya ang punungguro na lahat ay umaasa sa kanyang tibay.
Powerful person
In his village, he is the boss whom everyone fears and obeys.
Sa kanyang barangay, siya ang punungguro na lahat ay takot at sumusunod.
Report or task manager
We need a leader for this project, someone with experience.
Kailangan natin ng punungguro para sa proyektong ito, isang tao na may experience.