Title in Tagalog

“Title” in Tagalog is “pamagat” or “titulo” – both words are commonly used by Filipinos to refer to the name or heading of something. “Pamagat” is the traditional Filipino word, while “titulo” comes from Spanish and is also widely accepted. These terms can refer to book titles, job titles, property titles, and more. Let’s dive deeper into how “title” is expressed and used in Tagalog.

Word: Title

Definition:

• Title /ˈtaɪtəl/
• Noun 1: The name of a book, composition, or other artistic work.
• Noun 2: A name that describes someone’s position or job.
• Noun 3: A right or claim to the ownership of property or to a rank or throne.
• Noun 4: A championship in a sport or competition.
• Verb: To give a name or title to something.

Synonyms in Tagalog: Pamagat, Titulo, Pangalan, Karapatan, Titulong-ari (for property), Kampeonato (for championship)

Examples:

• EN: What is the title of your favorite book?
• PH: Ano ang pamagat ng paborito mong libro?

• EN: Her official job title is Marketing Manager.
• PH: Ang kanyang opisyal na titulo sa trabaho ay Marketing Manager.

• EN: The title of the property is under my father’s name.
• PH: Ang titulo ng ari-arian ay nasa ilalim ng pangalan ng aking ama.

• EN: The boxer won the world title last night.
• PH: Ang boksingero ay nanalo ng titulo ng mundo kagabi.

• EN: The author decided to title his new novel “The Journey Home”.
• PH: Nagpasya ang may-akda na pamagatang “The Journey Home” ang kanyang bagong nobela.