EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
appointment; designation; selection...
knowledgeable; aware; informed...
civilized; cultured...
Pang-uri
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/pag-ka-HI-rang/
FIL: Ang proseso o resulta ng pagpili sa isang tao para sa isang posisyon, tungkulin, o karangalan.
EN: appointment; designation; selection
This is the 'sashaying' moment. 'Yung tinawag ang pangalan mo as the new team lead, or when your friend gets chosen as the muse for the office sportsfest. It's the official act of being appointed or chosen. The 'And the new Miss Universe is...' moment.
From `pagka-` (state/act of) + `hirang` (appoint, choose).
ROOT MEANING: appointed; chosen one; beloved
Often used in formal contexts like government, corporate appointments, or official selections.
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🇵🇭 Ipinagdiwang ng buong bayan ang pagkahirang sa kanya bilang bagong hukom.
🇺🇸 The whole town celebrated his appointment as the new judge.
🇵🇭 Maraming tumutol sa pagkahirang sa bagong direktor ng kumpanya.
🇺🇸 Many objected to the selection of the new company director.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.