Sakbayan (en. Municipality)
/sakˈbajan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An administrative unit with its own government within a province.
The town of Marikina is a municipality known for its artistic shoes.
Ang bayan ng Marikina ay isang sakbayan na kilala sa kanilang masining na sapatos.
A type of community or municipality with designated responsibilities in governance.
Municipalities have a primary role in maintaining order and peace.
Ang mga sakbayan ay may pangunahing tungkulin sa pagpapanatili ng kaayusan at kapayapaan.
Focused on local government that provides essential social services.
The municipality of San Fernando offers health services to its citizens.
Ang sakbayan ng San Fernando ay nag-aalok ng mga serbisyong pangkalusugan sa kanilang mga mamamayan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
municipal government
Refers to the government of a municipality.
pamahalaang sakbayan
municipality of our town
Gathering of people in a particular town.
sakbayan ng ating bayan
Related Words
province
A larger administrative unit comprising municipalities.
lalawigan
Slang Meanings
fearless person, brave person
Renz is really sakbayan, he's not scared of any challenge.
Sakbayan talaga si Renz, kahit anong challenge, di siya natatakot.
addicted to adventure, thrill-seeker
Ella is sakbayan, she wants to try extreme sports.
Sakbayan si Ella, gusto niyang sumubok ng mga extreme sports.
like a superhero, always ready to help
I think Luis is sakbayan, he's always there for his friends.
Tingin ko si Luis ay sakbayan, lagi siyang nandiyan para sa mga kaibigan.
full of heartbeats, passionate
The sakbayan at the concert truly express their joy.
Ang mga sakbayan sa concert ay talagang lumalabas ang kanilang saya.