Aprentis (en. Apprentice)

/a'pɾentis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is studying or training in a specific skill or field under the guidance of an expert.
Juan is an apprentice at a woodworking shop.
Si Juan ay isang aprentis sa isang pagawaan ng kahoy.
A person undergoing the process of learning a specific trade or skill.
As an apprentice, he is studying electrical engineering.
Bilang isang aprentis, siya ay nag-aaral ng electrical engineering.
A trainee who usually performs simpler tasks while learning.
Apprentices are often offered lower wages while they learn.
Ang mga aprentis ay kadalasang inaalok ng mas mababang sweldo habang sila ay nag-aaral.

Etymology

From the French word 'apprenti', meaning 'a trainee or learner in a specific trade'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to become an apprentice
involved in the process of learning a skill or trade.
maging aprentis
apprentice of life
a person who learns from life's experiences.
aprentis ng buhay

Related Words

master
A person who has a high level of skill and knowledge in a particular field who typically teaches apprentices.
master
training
The process of learning or improving a particular skill.
pagsasanay

Slang Meanings

Apprentice or student in training, usually not yet fully working as a professional.
Before he became a full chef, he went through an apprenticeship.
Bago siya maging ganap na chef, dumaan siya sa apprenticeship.
In the process of learning a particular skill or job.
As an apprentice, I am learning techniques from my mentor.
Bilang isang aprentis, natututo ako ng mga teknik mula sa aking mentor.
Studying while working, often in hands-on training.
I need to work hard as an apprentice for my future.
Kailangan kong maging masipag bilang aprentis para sa aking future.