Tagapulo (en. Islander)

ta-ga-pu-lo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who lives or comes from an island.

They are islanders who happily participate in community celebrations.

Sila ay mga tagapulo na masayang nakikilahok sa mga pagdiriwang sa kanilang komunidad.

A resident of an island, usually related to the culture of the area.

The islanders have their own traditions and history to be proud of.

Ang mga tagapulo ay may sariling tradisyon at kasaysayan na dapat ipagmalaki.

From the word 'taga' meaning 'person from' and 'pulo' meaning 'island'.

Islanders of Mindanao

People from or living in Mindanao, which is an island in the Philippines.

Mga tagapulo ng Mindanao

island

A landmass surrounded by water.

pulo

from

A person or being that comes from a specific place.

taga

A difficult or tough situation

Our situation at school feels like a tagapulo, so many requirements!

Parang tagapulo na 'yung sitwasyon natin sa school, ang daming requirements!

A problem or issue that needs to be addressed

I have a tagapulo to sort out at work before I go home.

May tagapulo akong kailangan ayusin sa trabaho bago ako umuwi.