EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
lieutenant...
to carry things together...
to let go of; to release...
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/ti-NIN-te/
FIL: Isang ranggo ng opisyal sa militar, pulisya, o pamahalaang lokal, na mas mababa sa kapitan.
EN: lieutenant
The Tagalized version of 'teniente' or 'lieutenant'. You'll hear this in historical movies about the Katipunan or in rural areas referring to a barangay official. It sounds more formal and old-school than the English word. 'Tawagin mo si Tininte!' has a different, more classic ring to it than 'Call the lieutenant!'
From Spanish 'teniente' (lieutenant).
More common in historical contexts or formal military/police address. The modern equivalent is often just the English word 'lieutenant'.
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🇵🇭 Si Tininte Garcio ang namumuno sa aming platun.
🇺🇸 Lieutenant Garcio is the one leading our platoon.
🇵🇭 Noong panahon ng Kastila, ang tininte del baryo ay isang mahalagang posisyon.
🇺🇸 During the Spanish era, the village lieutenant was an important position.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.