Tagapagsumbong (en. Reporter)

/taɡapaɡsumboŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who reports or informs about an event, often related to law or regulations.
The reporter helped relay information to the authorities.
Ang tagapagsumbong ay tumulong sa pagpapaabot ng impormasyon sa mga awtoridad.
An individual who acts as a witness or reports known information.
As a reporter, he has the responsibility to present the truth.
Bilang tagapagsumbong, siya ay may responsibilidad na ibigay ang katotohanan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'sumbong' with the prefix 'taga-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

reporter of the truth
A person who reports accurate and truthful information.
tagapagsumbong ng katotohanan

Related Words

report
The act of telling another person about something, often related to wrongdoing or mistakes made by others.
sumbong

Slang Meanings

reporter
Don't be afraid, he's the one who reports all the mischief in the classroom.
Wag kang matakot, siya ang tagapagsumbong ng mga kalokohan sa classroom.
snitch
You wouldn't want to hang out with Juan, he's a snitch to the teachers.
Ayaw mo nang makasama si Juan, sumbungero yan sa mga guro.
to tell on (someone)
Before, he would tell on you to the people he knows.
Dati, pinagsumbongan ka niya sa mga nakikilala niya.