Tagadala (en. Bearer)
/taɡaˈdælæ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing that carries.
He is the bearer of the documents to the office.
Siya ang tagadala ng mga dokumento sa opisina.
A person responsible for bringing things.
As a bearer, he must ensure that all items are delivered.
Bilang tagadala, kailangan niyang tiyakin na maabot ang lahat ng mga item.
A messenger or bearer of a message or information.
The bearer of news plays an important role in the community.
Ang tagadala ng balita ay may mahalagang papel sa komunidad.
Etymology
From the word 'dala' which means 'to carry'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bearer of good news
A person who brings positive information.
tagadala ng mabuting balita
bearer of letters
A person responsible for delivering letters.
tagadala ng mga sulat
Related Words
bring
The act of carrying something.
dalhin
delivery
The process of carrying or delivering items.
paghahatid
Slang Meanings
Always busy or always has something to do.
This person is so busy, it's like they never sleep.
Ang tagadala na to, parang hindi na natutulog.
Very active in tasks or responsibilities.
There are so many busy bodies in the group, we need to divide the tasks.
Dami ng tagadala sa grupo, kailangang hati-hatiin ang mga task.
Someone who lacks time for themselves due to a multitude of responsibilities.
Where's Mark? Oh, he's busy again, he's always running around.
Asan na si Mark? Ah, busy clad na naman, tagadala kasi.