Bawahan (en. Subordinate)

bawahan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is in a lower position or rank in an organization or group.
As a subordinate, I must follow the orders of my supervisor.
Bilang isang bawahan, kailangan kong sundin ang mga utos ng aking supervisor.
The people in a group who help or work for a higher official.
Subordinates play an important role in the success of the project.
Ang mga bawahan ay may mahalagang papel sa tagumpay ng proyekto.
A term for employees who are under a manager or leader.
The manager's subordinates work together to meet the objectives.
Ang bawahan ng manager ay nagtatrabaho nang sabay-sabay upang matugunan ang mga layunin.

Etymology

The term 'bawahan' originates from the root word 'bawah', which means 'below' or 'under rank'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

subordinates of the boss
employees working under a boss or leader
bawahan ng boss
subordinates
people in lower ranks at work
mga bawahan

Related Words

superior
A person who holds a higher position than others, including subordinates.
superyor
management
The process of leading and organizing a group, which includes subordinates.
pamamahala

Slang Meanings

like 'junior' or a lower-level person at work
I hope to have a good relationship with my subordinates even though they're much younger.
Sana maging maayos ang relasyon ko sa mga bawahan ko kahit sobrang bata pa nila.
people who are taken care of or served
We need to take care of our subordinates to succeed as a team.
Kailangan natin alagaan ang mga bawahan natin para magtagumpay tayo bilang isang team.
someone who gives orders or is not too powerful
Sometimes it's the subordinates who suffer under the high expectations of the boss.
Minsan ang mga bawahan ang nahihirapan sa mataas na expectations ng boss.