Ruler (en. Pamahalaan)

/ˈruːlər/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person with power who leads a country or state.
The best government has a fair ruler.
Ang pinakamabuting pamahalaan ay may makatarungang ruler.
A line or tool used to measure length.
He needed a ruler to measure his paper.
Kailangan niya ng ruler upang sukatin ang kanyang papel.
A tool with a straight edge, often made of wood or metal.
I have a ruler made of plastic.
May ruler ako na gawa sa plastik.

Etymology

Latin: 'regula'

Common Phrases and Expressions

good leader
A person who manages well.
mabuting namumuno

Related Words

leadership
The process of managing or leading.
pamumuno
power
The state of holding authority or control.
kapangyarihan

Slang Meanings

boss or tough leader
He is the ruler of the group; nothing can get past his rules.
Siya ang ruler ng grupo, walang makakalusot sa mga rules niya.
someone who cares or controls the situation
We need a ruler who can manage this kind of challenge.
Kailangan natin ng ruler na kayang i-manage ang ganitong pagsubok.
a dominating or tough person
I hope he isn’t the ruler in our meeting; his standards are always too high.
Sana hindi siya ang ruler sa meeting natin, laging mataas ang standards niya.