Suwatanghon (en. Writer)

/suˈwa.taŋ.ɡon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who writes, possibly in the form of literature or other writings.
He is a renowned writer known for his novels.
Siya ay isang suwatanghon na kilala sa kanyang mga nobela.
A person who is like a writer but may not be professional.
As a writer, he posted stories on his blog.
Bilang isang suwatanghon, naglagay siya ng mga kwento sa kanyang blog.

Etymology

Tagalog word derived from the root 'suwat' meaning 'to write'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to become a writer
to become a person who writes
maging suwatanghon

Related Words

write
The action of writing or the resulting work of writing.
suwat
manuscript
A written work, often unpublished.
manuskrito

Slang Meanings

pleasant or unpleasant
He's really charming, you won't get hurt by what he said.
Suwatanghon talaga siya, hindi ka masasaktan sa mga sinabi niya.
kind or grumpy
Charming people can make you happy even when you're extremely tired.
Kaya kang pasayahin ng suwatahong mga tao kahit sobrang puyat na ako.
easy to get along with
The charming child is easy to bond with right away.
Ang suwatahong bata, nakakabonding agad.