Tagatustos (en. Provider)

/taɡaˈtuːstos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who provides necessities or resources.
He is a food provider at the school.
Siya ay isang tagatustos ng pagkain sa paaralan.
A person responsible for the needs of others.
As a provider, he is always ready to help.
Bilang tagatustos, siya ay laging handa sa tulong.

Etymology

from the word 'tagatustos' meaning 'provider' or 'in charge of needs'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a provider
to become a giver of necessities.
maging tagatustos

Related Words

needs
things that an individual or group requires.
pangangailangan

Slang Meanings

Calculator
Hey, you're the calculator of the town, you know our previous discussion!
Hoy, tagatustos ka ng bayan, alam mo na ang dati nating usapan!
Expense guru
You're like an expense guru when I'm saving, you always scold me!
Parang gastos guru ka na kapag nag-iipon ako, lagi mo akong pinapagalitan!
Money gauge
I should have started having an expense gauge before I spent all my savings.
Dapat sinimulan kong magkaroon ng tagatustos bago ko ginastos lahat ng ipon ko.