Warden (en. Tagapangasiwa)
ˈwɔːrdən
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person responsible for overseeing and taking care of a place, such as a prison or school.
The warden of the prison focused on the security of the inmates.
Ang warden ng kulungan ay tumutok sa seguridad ng mga preso.
A type of supervisor who has authority over activities within an institution.
The school warden is responsible for disciplinary policies.
Ang warden ng paaralan ay may pananagutan sa mga patakaran sa disiplina.
A person who works in care or rehabilitation institutions.
Wardens work in homes for children and those with disabilities.
Nagtatrabaho ang mga warden sa mga tahanan ng mga bata at may mga kapansanan.
Etymology
The word comes from the English term 'warden', which means caretaker or supervisor.
Common Phrases and Expressions
warden of the prison
a person who oversees the security and management of a prison
warden ng kulungan
school warden
a supervisor responsible for discipline and policies in a school
warden ng paaralan
Related Words
watchtower
A location or facility monitored by a warden.
bantayan
Slang Meanings
Caretaker
He is the warden of the prison, but his friends just call him 'alaga'.
Siya ang warden ng bilangguan, pero mga kaibigan niya, tawagin lang siyang 'alaga'.
Boss
Even though he’s the warden, he’s kinder than our boss at the office.
Kahit warden siya, mas mabait pa siya sa boss namin sa opisina.
Bully
It's Thursday again, and the warden is acting like a bully to the prisoners!
Huwebes na naman, parang nagiging maton na yung warden sa mga preso!
Our Bosses
He voluntarily becomes the warden of the group, so we call him 'Our Bosses'.
Kusang loob siyang nagiging warden ng grupo, kaya tawag namin sa kanya, 'Tayong mga Boss'.