Aplayan (en. Applicant)

/aˈpla.jan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who applies for a job or position.
Many applicants showed up at the job fair.
Maraming aplayan ang sumipot sa job fair.
A person who applies for benefits or programs.
Applicants for social benefits must submit documents.
Ang mga aplayan para sa social benefits ay kailangang magpasa ng dokumento.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'aplay' meaning to apply or submit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

job applicant
a person applying for a job
aplayan ng trabaho

Related Words

apply
The root word meaning to apply or submit a request.
aplay

Slang Meanings

applicant or someone applying
You might be the one accepted because you have many skills brought in your application.
Baka ikaw na ang matanggap dahil marami kang skills na dala sa aplikasyon mo.
job seeker
There are so many applicants right now, so it's a bit hard to find a job.
Ang dami kasing aplayan ngayon, kaya medyo mahirap makahanap ng trabaho.
older brother or sister of students attending job fairs
Here at the job fair, there are applicants that really look prepared with their resumes.
Dito sa job fair, may mga aplayan na talagang mukhang prepared sa kanilang mga resume.