EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
elder (religious leader), senior member...
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Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/EL-der/
FIL: Isang mas nakatatandang miyembro ng isang pamilya, tribo, o komunidad, o isang taong may katungkulan sa ilang partikular na simbahan.
EN: elder (religious leader), senior member
This is what you call the senior members of your church, like 'Elder Cruz'. It's also used in gaming for 'Elder Dragon' or in D&D. It's got that formal, 'I have wisdom to impart' vibe, unlike 'kuya' or 'lolo' which are more for family.
From English "elder".
Primarily used in religious contexts (e.g., Protestant churches) or specific organizational hierarchies. Not used in general conversation to refer to an older person, where 'nakatatanda' is preferred.
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🇵🇭 Pinatawag kami ng elder ng aming simbahan para sa isang pulong.
🇺🇸 The elder of our church called us for a meeting.
🇵🇭 Ang mga elder ng tribo ang nagpasya.
🇺🇸 The tribe elders made the decision.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.