Taguri (en. Title)

ta-gu-ri

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A name or call for a person, thing, or event.
The title of the book is 'Legends of the Philippines.'
Ang taguri ng aklat ay 'Mga Alamat ng Pilipinas.'
A statement that introduces or names a person or thing.
The title of the doctor is 'Doc.'
Ang taguri ng doktor ay 'Dok.'
The call or recognition of a group or community.
Their title as 'heroes' is deserved.
Ang kanilang taguri bilang 'mga bayani' ay karapat-dapat.

Etymology

From the word 'tawag' which means calling or identifying.

Common Phrases and Expressions

In the title of the town
Refers to the reputation or name of a place.
Sa taguri ng bayan
Title of the people
Name given by people to each other.
Taguri ng mga tao

Related Words

translation
The process of converting or translating a term or name from one language to another.
pagsasalin
recognition
The acknowledgment or naming of a person or thing by name.
pagkilala

Slang Meanings

A woman who loves gossip or chitchat.
Maria, the town's gossip, is always hanging out on the corner to chat.
Si Maria, ang taguri sa barrio, lagi na lang nakatambay sa kanto para makipag-chikahan.
A person who loves to reach out or chat.
Jake, the chatty one in the group, is always messaging us.
Si Jake, ang taguri ng barkada, lagi na lang siya nagme-message sa atin.