Phrase in Tagalog

Major in Tagalog translates to “Pangunahing,” “Malaki,” or “Heneral Menor,” depending on whether it describes something important, a military rank, or an academic specialization. This multifaceted English word carries different meanings across contexts—from significant events to college degrees. Mastering these Tagalog equivalents ensures precise communication in Filipino conversations. Explore the comprehensive definitions, synonyms, and contextual examples below.

[Words] = Major

[Definition]:

• Major /ˈmeɪ.dʒər/
• Adjective 1: Very important, serious, or significant.
• Noun 1: A rank of officer in the army or marines, above captain and below lieutenant colonel.
• Noun 2: A student’s principal subject or course of study.
• Verb 1: To specialize in a particular subject at a college or university.

[Synonyms] = Pangunahing, Malaki, Importante, Heneral Menor (military rank), Kurso, Espesyalisasyon, Mag-major, Pangunahing paksa

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: Climate change is one of the major challenges facing our generation today.
Ex1_PH: Ang pagbabago ng klima ay isa sa mga pangunahing hamon na kinakaharap ng ating henerasyon ngayon.

Ex2_EN: Major Santos led the military battalion during the peacekeeping mission in Mindanao.
Ex2_PH: Pinamunuan ni Heneral Menor Santos ang batalyong militar sa panahon ng misyon sa pagpapanatag ng kapayapaan sa Mindanao.

Ex3_EN: She decided to major in Business Administration because of her interest in entrepreneurship.
Ex3_PH: Nagpasya siyang mag-major sa Business Administration dahil sa kanyang interes sa entrepreneurship.

Ex4_EN: The city experienced a major power outage that affected thousands of households last night.
Ex4_PH: Nakaranas ang lungsod ng malaking pagkaputol ng kuryente na nakaapekto sa libu-libong sambahayan kagabi.

Ex5_EN: His major was Computer Science, but he also took several courses in graphic design.
Ex5_PH: Ang kanyang kurso ay Computer Science, ngunit nag-take din siya ng ilang kurso sa graphic design.