Ungulan (en. Champion)

/o͞oˈɡo͞oˌlan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing recognized as the best in a particular field or competition.
He is the champion of the year in their league.
Siya ang ungulan ng taon sa kanilang liga.
A person who serves as a supporter or defender of an idea or cause.
He is a champion of human rights.
Siya ay isang ungulan ng karapatang pantao.

Etymology

Salitang nagmula sa Tagalog.

Common Phrases and Expressions

champion of sports
The favorite or best athlete in a sport.
ungulan ng palakasan

Related Words

championship
A competition that determines who is the best in a specific field.
kampeonato
success
The achievement of success or victory in a desired goal.
tagumpay

Slang Meanings

Famous or well-known
He's the ungulan in the group, everyone knows him.
Siya nga yung ungulan sa grupo, lahat ng tao kilala siya.
The star or superstar
At events, he's always the ungulan, because he's everyone's favorite.
Sa mga events, laging siya ang ungulan, kasi siya yung favorite ng lahat.