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    Tuwayan (en. Successor)

    tu-wá-yan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person or thing that follows an individual or thing.
    The successor of our teacher is an excellent student.
    Ang tuwayan ng aming guro ay isang mahusay na mag-aaral.
    A person who inherits a position or role.
    He is the appointed successor of the company's director.
    Siya ang itinagong tuwayan ng direktor ng kumpanya.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Successor of tradition
    The passing of customs from one generation to the next.
    Tuwayan ng tradisyon

    Related Words

    inheritance
    The process of receiving property or a role from a predecessor.
    pagmamana
    inherited
    A person who has received traits or properties from their ancestors.
    nagmana

    Slang Meanings

    Originating from misunderstandings or disagreements.
    Their meetings are always a mess, so they stopped talking.
    Ang pagkikita nila ay palaging tuwayan, kaya't di na sila nag-usap.
    A situation where there is chaos or poor conversation.
    Their argument became a mess in front of many.
    Naging tuwayan ang kanilang pagtatalo sa harap ng marami.
    Rebellious or not adhering to customs.
    Why do the kids today seem so unruly?
    Bakit kaya ang mga bata ngayon ay tila tuwayan?