From root: ulo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nangulo
na-ngu-LO
led or presided
Present (Incomplete)
nangungulo
na-ngu-ngu-LO
leading or presiding
Future (Contemplated)
mangungulo
ma-ngu-ngu-LO
will lead or preside
Usage Note
Mangulo is used in formal settings to describe presiding over a meeting or acting as the head of a committee or organization. While it literally means 'to be the head,' it is often replaced by 'mamuno' in general leadership contexts.
Examples
" Siya ang mangungulo bukas. "
Natural Translation
He will preside tomorrow.
Literal Translation
He the will-preside tomorrow.
" Mahirap mangulo sa isang organisasyon. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to lead an organization.
Literal Translation
Hard to lead in one organization.
" Bagaman bata pa siya, pinili siyang mangulo sa pulong dahil malinaw siyang magpaliwanag at marunong makinig. "
Natural Translation
Although he is still young, he was chosen to preside over the meeting because he explains clearly and knows how to listen.
Literal Translation
Although young still he, chosen he to-preside at meeting because clear he to-explain and knows to-listen.
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