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    Tenyente (en. Lieutenant)

    teh-nyen-teh

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A rank in the military or police that is higher than captain and lower than major.
    He is one of the lieutenants in the army.
    Siya ay isa sa mga tenyente ng hukbo.
    An officer responsible for a specific section or unit of an organization.
    The police lieutenant leads the operation.
    Ang tenyente ng pulis ay nangunguna sa operasyon.
    Commonly used as a title for a senior officer.
    The mayor thanked the lieutenant for his service.
    Pinasalamatan ng mayor ang tenyente sa kanyang serbisyo.

    Etymology

    Spanish word

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Police Lieutenant
    A lieutenant working in the police.
    Tenyente ng Pulis

    Related Words

    captain
    A rank higher than lieutenant.
    kapitan
    major
    A rank higher than captain and higher than lieutenant.
    major

    Slang Meanings

    Tenny (you know it)
    Sergeant said, 'Tenny already, we have a mission!'
    Sabi ni Sarge, 'Tenny na tayo, may mission na!'
    Tente
    The lieutenant has arrived, ready for battle!
    Dumating na yung tente, ready na sa labanan!
    Lieutenant vibes
    Your energy is so high, you’re like lieutenant vibes!
    Ang taas ng energy mo, para kang lieutenant vibes!
    Liam (short for 'lieutenant')
    What's up, Liam? We need to leave now!
    Ano na, Liam? Kailangan na tayong umalis!