Ugwak (en. Hinter)

/ʊɡ.wak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who speaks on behalf of others or defends their interests.

He is the hinter of the community in conveying their grievances.

Siya ang ugwak ng komunidad sa pagpapaabot ng kanilang mga hinaing.

A representative or spokesperson in an organization or group.

As the spokesman of the group, he received the awards on their behalf.

Bilang ugwak ng grupo, siya ang tumanggap ng mga premyo sa kanilang ngalan.

derived from the Malay term 'awak' meaning speaker or representative.

town spokesman

Spokesperson of the citizens.

ugwak ng bayan

organization spokesman

Representative of a group or organization.

ugwak ng organisasyon

spokesman

A person who defends or transmits messages for others.

tagapagsalita

representative

A person who acts as a substitute or alternative for others.

kinatawan

Dumb or stupid

That person is so dumb, he doesn't even know the answer to the exam.

Parang uggwak naman yun, hindi nga alam ang sagot sa exam.

Pointless or useless

He says a lot, but what he says is pointless.

Ang dami niyang sinasabi pero uggwak naman yung mga sinasabi niya.

Completely unskilled

You'd call him dumb because he can't even read.

Sasabihin mong uggwak siya, kasi hindi man lang marunong magbasa.