Dependiyente (en. Dependent)

dehen-di-yente

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who relies on others for support or help.
Children are often dependents of their parents.
Ang mga bata ay kadalasang mga dependiyente sa kanilang mga magulang.
An item that relies on others to function or be accepted.
Dependent software cannot operate without the main system.
Ang mga dependiyenteng software ay hindi maaaring gumana nang walang pangunahing sistema.

Etymology

Originates from the Latin 'dependens', meaning 'depending on'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dependent on others
relying on the help or support of other people
dependiyent sa iba

Related Words

depends
A state of relying or depending on something.
depende
companion
A person who provides support to a dependent.
kasama

Slang Meanings

Like an assistant, but more casual.
She's my dependent at the shop; she just came from there.
Siya yung dependiyente ko sa shop, kagagaling lang niya dun.
A guard or watcher, like a dependent.
Mike is always there, like a dependent who guards the store.
Laging andiyan si Mike, parang dependiyente na taga-bantay sa tindahan.
Helper or server, reflecting the role of a dependent.
It's fun to be with the dependents who serve at the wedding!
Ang saya kasama ng mga dependiyente na tagasilbi sa kasal!