Taonglitaw (en. Emergent person)

/ta-oŋ-li-taw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person in the process of being born or emerging from a state.
The emerging persons represent new ideas waiting to be noticed.
Ang mga taonglitaw ay kumakatawan sa mga bagong ideya na naghihintay na mapansin.
An individual who has appeared in a specific situation or context.
In meetings, the emergent persons often bring different perspectives.
Sa mga miting, ang mga taonglitaw ay madalas na nagbibigay ng iba pang pananaw.

Etymology

Combined words 'tao' and 'litaw'

Common Phrases and Expressions

emergent persons in society
New people or ideas emerging in society.
mga taonglitaw sa lipunan

Related Words

grow
The process of development or emergence.
lumago
branch
A part that is the source of other things.
sangan

Slang Meanings

A person created from imagination or story; not a real person.
Marco said, the aliens in his story are just like fictional characters.
Sabi ni Marco, parang taonglitaw lang ang mga alien sa kwento niya.
A person who is hard to find; like searching for a bubble.
My ex is like a ghost, I have a really hard time finding them.
Yung ex ko, parang taonglitaw, hirap na hirap akong makahanap.