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    Tagasawata (en. Preventer)

    /taɡasaˈwata/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person whose role is to stop or hinder something or someone.
    He is the preventer of illegal activities in the community.
    Siya ang tagasawata ng mga iligal na gawain sa barangay.
    An object or system that serves as a barrier to a process.
    The new policy is a preventer of unfair operations.
    Ang bagong patakaran ay isang tagasawata sa mga hindi makatarungang operasyon.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'sawata', which means to stop or to hinder.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    preventer of corruption
    A person or institution that hinders corrupt activities.
    tagasawata ng korupsyon

    Related Words

    prevent
    Root word meaning to stop or hinder.
    sawata

    Slang Meanings

    The girl is starting to express her desires or interests, even without a formal relationship.
    She really is my crush, I want to be with her.
    Siya na talaga ang tagasawata ko, gusto ko na siyang makasama.
    A person who doesn't care about their own interests and prioritizes what others want.
    He's like a doormat, always focused on others.
    Para siyang tagasawata, lagi na lang sa iba ang focus niya.