Tagapagbando (en. Announcer)

/ta.ɡa.paɪ.ban.do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who announces or communicates information to the public.
The announcer delivered important news to the people.
Ang tagapagbando ay nagbigay ng mahahalagang balita sa mga tao.
An individual responsible for reporting events or information in a specific context.
As an announcer, he announced the details of the upcoming event.
Bilang tagapagbando, inihayag niya ang mga detalye ng susunod na kaganapan.
A person who uses their voice for announcements on radio or television.
The radio announcer informed the listeners about weather hazards.
Ang tagapagbando sa radyo ay nagbigay-alam sa mga tagapakinig tungkol sa mga panganib sa panahon.

Etymology

Combination of 'tagapag-' (meaning 'one who expresses' or 'one who does') and 'bando' (meaning 'announcement' or 'declaration').

Common Phrases and Expressions

announcer of truth
A person who announces true information.
tagapagbando ng katotohanan
news announcer
An announcer who brings news to the public.
tagapagbando ng balita

Related Words

statement
A form of expressing information.
pahayag
news
Information concerning events or changes.
balita

Slang Meanings

An encourager or supporter of a person or idea, often with a hint of brashness.
He's the hype man of the group, so whatever he says, we pay attention.
Siya ang tagapagbando sa grupo, kaya lahat ng sinabi niya, tinitingnan namin.
A person who is overly supportive or excited about the opinions and feelings of others.
Wow, he's like a hype man for what his classmates say!
Grabe siya, parang tagapagbando sa mga sinasabi ng mga kaklase niya!
An opposing advocate of their own agenda, even if it's not supported by others.
Sometimes the hype man becomes a rebel, even when no one supports him.
Minsan ang tagapagbando ay nagiging pasaway, kahit wala namang sumusuporta sa kanya.