Gawain (en. Task)

ga-wain

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A particular task or duty that should be performed.
The students have tasks they need to complete.
Ang mga mag-aaral ay may mga gawain na kailangan nilang tapusin.
Any actions or activities being performed.
There are many activities at home that need to be organized.
Maraming gawain sa bahay ang dapat ayusin.
A project or collaboration with an objective.
The group's task is to create a presentation for their subject.
Ang gawain ng grupo ay gumawa ng isang presentasyon para sa kanilang asignatura.

Etymology

Native Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

school tasks
activities or duties performed within the school
mga gawain sa paaralan
monthly tasks
responsibilities that must be completed within a month
gawain ng buwan

Related Words

household tasks
activities performed within the house
gawain sa tahanan
children's activities
activities suitable for children
gawain pambata

Slang Meanings

task that feels like a game
Studying feels like a task, I'll do that later when I have time!
Parang gawain lang ang pag-aaral, tsaka na 'yan pag may time!
thing that needs to be finished
We need to finish the tasks before going out!
Kailangan matapos ang mga gawain bago mag-outing!
chill activity
Our tasks are great, it feels like we're just playing!
Ang galing ng gawain natin, parang naglalaro lang!