EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
common person, ordinary person, commoner...
to be able to punch upwards; to uppercut...
to be able to get along with; to be compatible wit...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/ka-ra-NI-wang TA-o/
FIL: Isang indibidwal na kabilang sa pangkalahatang populasyon, na walang espesyal na ranggo, yaman, o kapangyarihan.
EN: common person, ordinary person, commoner
This is "the masses," the "madlang people," the everyday Juan and Maria. They're the ones commuting on the MRT, lining up for a free concert, and making up 99% of the population. They're the main character of the country's story, even if they don't get the spotlight.
Combination of karaniwan (common/ordinary) and tao (person).
Often used in social or political contexts to refer to the general populace.
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🇵🇭 Ang mga isyu tulad ng pagtaas ng presyo ng bilihin ay direktang nakaaapekto sa karaniwang tao.
🇺🇸 Issues like the rising prices of goods directly affect the common person.
🇵🇭 Dapat pakinggan ng gobyerno ang hinaing ng karaniwang tao.
🇺🇸 The government should listen to the grievances of the ordinary person.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.