Anakpawis (en. Children of sweat)

/a.nak.pa.wis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A term referring to workers or the masses who suffer under harsh economic conditions.

The anakpawis work longer hours for lower wages.

Ang mga anakpawis ay nagtatrabaho ng mas mahaba sa mababang sahod.

A symbol of the struggle for workers' rights.

The anakpawis are known for their fight for better working conditions.

Ang anakpawis ay kilala sa kanilang pakikipaglaban para sa mas magandang kondisyon sa trabaho.

Tagalog-English dictionary: combination of 'child' and 'sweat'.

children of the nation

Refers to the masses of ordinary people or workers.

anakpawis ng bayan

worker

A person who works for a livelihood.

manggagawa

wage

The payment or income received by a worker from their job.

sahod

workers or people who do heavy labor but whose value is not recognized

They are the working-class people who serve as the backbone of the wealthy.

Sila ang mga anakpawis na nagsisilbing gulay sa likod ng mga mayayaman.

people who do not receive fair wages for their hardships

As the working class, we often feel like we are lower in society.

Bilang mga anakpawis, madalas tayong parang mas mababa sa lipunan.

people who struggle to improve their lives due to their situation

Many of us are from the working class, but that's not a reason to lose hope.

Marami sa atin ang anakpawis, pero hindi ito rason para mawalan ng pag-asa.