Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Nganlan
name; give a name; designateverb
- Alternative meanings
name; give a name; call by name; mention; designate for a role
- Pronunciation
NGAN-lahn
- Root and affixes
From ngalan, name. Nganlan or panganlan expresses the action of giving a name, naming, or designating.
- Variants or conjugations
panganlan; ngalan; ginganlan; tawgon; tudlo
- Related words and expressions
name; naming; call; duty; position
- Meaning and usage notes
Nganlan works for naming or giving a name. If nombrar means officially appointing someone to a position, tudlo is also a common form.
name, naming, designate
Ginganlan nila ang bata ug Mateo.
They named the child Mateo.
Ginganlan siya nga lider sa grupo.
He or she was designated as leader of the group.