Amatyur (en. Amateur)
/amatyur/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is not professional in a field or activity.
Despite being an amateur, he has talent in music.
Sa kabila ng pagiging amatyur, may talento siya sa musika.
An individual studying or practicing a skill but does not earn a living from it.
Many amateur painters showcase their works in exhibitions.
Maraming amatyur na pintor ang nagtatanghal ng kanilang mga likha sa mga exhibit.
A person who enjoys a particular activity but does not perform it at a professional level.
The amateur athlete often participates in local competitions.
Ang amatyur na atleta ay madalas na kalahok sa mga lokal na kumpetisyon.
Etymology
Foreign word derived from the English word 'amateur'
Common Phrases and Expressions
amateur artist
An artist who has not yet established a professional career.
amatyur na artista
amateur writer
A writer who is not professional in writing.
amatyur na manunulat
Related Words
professional
A person who has acquired skills in a field that becomes their main source of income.
propesyonal
interest
An inclination or liking for a particular task or activity.
hilig
Slang Meanings
newbie in a field
I hope you don't embarrass that amateur in the competition.
Sana hindi mo pahiyain yung amatyur na yun sa kompetisyon.
non-professional
That amateur work isn't as good as the pro level.
Yung gawang amatyur na yan, hindi kasing ganda ng pang-pro.
inexperienced
Those amateurs still need training.
Kailangan pa ng training ng mga amatyur na yan.
clumsy or full of mistakes
Wow, there are so many amateur mistakes in that project.
Grabe, ang dami ng amatyur na pagkakamali sa project na yun.