Alipala (en. Little slave)

/ˌalipaˈla/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of slave used for heavy labor in the fields.

The alipala helps farmers gather the harvest.

Ang alipala ay tumutulong sa mga magsasaka upang makuha ang mga ani.

Commonly used to refer to people without autonomy.

In her society, the alipala has no power over themselves.

Sa kanyang lipunan, ang alipala ay walang kapangyarihan sa sarili.

Originates from the words 'slave' and 'spade'.

sacred slave

A historical term referring to the service performed by the slave in the church.

aliping sagrado

slave

A person owned by another person with limited freedom.

alipin

Poor person

Wow, whatever role you have feels like just a poor person to him.

Grabe, ang alinmang gampanin niyo ay parang alipala lang sa kanya.

Command-giver

Sometimes, he's just the poor guy in the group, always giving orders.

Minsan, siya lang ang alipala sa grupo, siya ang taga-bigay ng utos.

Object of amusement

Don't make him a joke, that's hard for him.

Huwag mo siyang gawing alipala, mahirap iyon para sa kanya.