piling
The English word 'elite' can be translated into Tagalog as piling.
The term is used to describe a group with higher status.
Meaning: group with higher status (noun)
Did you know?
- In Tagalog, pili can also refer to the 'pili nut', a rare and prized seed from the Bicol region. Because the nut is so valuable and hard to harvest, the word for 'select' and the word for this luxury crop are identical.
- To describe an elite person in a more traditional or colonial context, Filipinos might use the Spanish loanword ilustrado. This specifically refers to the educated class of the 19th century who led the movement for independence.
- In modern Filipino slang, the word soshal is used to describe someone acting 'elite' or high-class. It is a localized version of the English word 'socialite' and is often used sarcastically.
Examples in context
Example conversation
Angela and Mark are discussing an exclusive party.
- AngelaSino ang mga imbitado sa party?Who are invited to the party?
- MarkPara lang ito sa mga piling tao, Angela.This is only for the elite, Angela.
- AngelaHindi ba kasali ang mga ordinaryong tao?Aren't ordinary people included?
- MarkHindi, napaka-eksklusibo ng listahan nila.No, their list is very exclusive.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
