Tagapaya (en. Guidance)

/ta.ga.pa.ja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who provides guidance or advice.
The mentor helps students succeed in their studies.
Ang tagapaya ay tumutulong sa mga estudyante na magtagumpay sa kanilang mga aralin.
A teacher who cares for and instructs a person or group.
Youth need a mentor to find the right path.
Kailangan ng mga kabataan ng tagapaya upang mahanap ang tamang landas.
A person with hidden knowledge and skills who shares them with others.
As a mentor, he taught his students the skills.
Bilang tagapaya, itinuro niya ang mga kakayahan sa kanyang mga alagad.

Etymology

derived from the root 'paya' meaning 'worker' or 'instructor'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to become a mentor
to become a mentor or teacher
maging tagapaya

Related Words

advice
suggestions or recommendations from a mentor.
payo
mentoring
the process of helping and guiding younger individuals.
mentoring

Slang Meanings

A person who gives advice or helps others.
He is my adviser in life, he's always there to provide guidance.
Siya ang tagapaya ko sa buhay, lagi siyang nandiyan para magbigay ng gabay.
A mentor or teacher who cares and teaches.
I need a mentor in my career, I want to learn from him.
Kailangan ko ng tagapaya sa aking career, gusto kong matuto mula sa kanya.