Guwardiya

guard; watchman; security guardnoun

Alternative meanings

guard; watchman; security guard; sentinel; person who keeps watch

Pronunciation

gwar-DEE-yah

Root and affixes

Loanword from Spanish guardia, adapted as guwardiya. Bantay is broader and can mean guard, caretaker, or to watch over.

Variants or conjugations

guard; watchman; sentinel; guard; watcher/caretaker

Related words and expressions

security; door/gate; guard/watch; police; guard post

Meaning and usage notes

For security guard, guwardiya is direct. For a caretaker or someone watching over something, bantay may sound more natural. Tanod is commonly used for community guards or barangay tanod.