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    Sarhento (en. Sergeant)

    /sahrˈhɛn.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A rank in the military or police that is higher than corporal.
    He was assigned as a sergeant in his unit.
    Siya ay itinalaga bilang sarhento sa kanyang yunit.
    A person responsible for leading under an officer.
    The sergeant leads the enlisted personnel.
    Ang sarhento ay namumuno sa mga enlisted personnel.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Spanish word 'sargento'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Sergeant, report!
    An order for the sergeant to report the status or information.
    Sarhento, report!

    Related Words

    captain
    A higher rank in the military than sergeant.
    kapitan
    corporal
    A lower rank than sergeant.
    korporal

    Slang Meanings

    A socialite who is wealthy or of high status in society.
    Who is this socialite? They are so rich!
    Sino ba itong sarhento na ito? Ang yaman naman!
    A person who thinks they know everything, often used with sarcasm.
    You'd think this know-it-all has all the answers, but they don't know anything.
    Akala mo kung sino itong sarhento, pero wala namang alam.