Tagabunsod (en. Instigator)

/ta.ɡa.bun.sod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who provides the cause or reason for an event.
He is the instigator of the whole chaos in the neighborhood.
Siya ang tagabunsod ng buong kaguluhan sa barangay.
Initiator of a topic or issue.
As the instigator of the debate, he stood up and spoke.
Bilang tagabunsod ng debate, siya ay tumayo at nagsalita.

Etymology

Tagalog word derived from 'taga' (from) and 'bunsod' (cause or reason)

Common Phrases and Expressions

instigator of change
a person or cause of change in a situation
tagabunsod ng pagbabago

Related Words

cause
The reason or cause of something that triggers an event.
bunsod

Slang Meanings

One who is controlling (control freak)
He always wants to be the one in control of every project, it’s like he’s the boss.
Gusto niya lagi siya ang tagabunsod sa lahat ng project, parang siya yung boss.
The youngest sibling
He's the youngest in the family, we all feel bad about what he wants.
Siya ang tagabunsod sa pamilya, lahat kami ay nahahabag kung anong gusto niya.
A cool person
He's the coolest person on outings, everyone wants to join.
Sobrang tagabunsod siya sa mga outing, lahat gusto sumama.