Tanod (en. Watchman)

/ta.nod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person assigned or employed to watch over a particular area.

The local watchman is safeguarding the community's safety.

Ang tanod sa barangay ay nagbabantay sa kaligtasan ng komunidad.

A person who keeps watch or observes with responsibilities for security.

A watchman is needed to ensure that nothing bad happens to the residents.

Kailangan ng tanod upang matiyak na walang masamang mangyayari sa mga residente.

Sometimes it refers to an official responsible for enforcing rules.

The watchman is knowledgeable about the barangay regulations.

Ang tanod ay may kaalaman sa mga regulasyon ng barangay.

Hiligaynon origin

barangay watchman

people responsible for the security and order of the barangay.

tanod ng barangay

safeguard

A type of watchman responsible for security.

safeguard

Sentry or watchman

My friend is a barangay tanod, he’s always in uniform.

Tanod ng barangay yung kaibigan ko, lagi siyang naka-uniform.

Bouncer or security

The tanod at the bar is like a bouncer, so no one can just sneak in.

Yung tanod sa bar ay parang bouncer, kaya di basta-basta nakakalusot.

Protector or guardian

I need a tanod for my kids while they sleep.

Kailangan ko ng tanod para sa mga anak ko habang natutulog sila.

Watchful friend

Sometimes my friend is like a tanod, always making me cautious with my decisions.

Minsan parang tanod ang tropa ko, lagi akong pina-iingat sa mga desisyon ko.