Gawangbahay (en. Household chores)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Tasks performed inside the home for order and cleanliness.
Washing the dishes is one of the household chores.
Ang paghuhugas ng pinggan ay isa sa mga gawangbahay.
Obligations related to household management.
There are many household chores that need to be completed before resting.
Maraming gawangbahay ang kailangan tapusin bago magpahinga.
Activities performed for the welfare of the family.
Cleaning the house is an important household chore.
Ang paglilinis ng bahay ay isang mahalagang gawangbahay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

household tasks
Activities carried out at home.
mga gawang bahay
help with household chores
Assisting with household tasks.
tulong sa gawang bahay

Related Words

home
A place where a family lives.
tahanan
family
A group of people related by blood or marriage.
pamilya

Slang Meanings

Homebody
Ana is such a homebody; she'd rather stay at home than go out.
Si Ana, gawangbahay lang iyon; mas gusto pa niyang magstay sa bahay kesa lumabas.
Always at home
Mark said that his friends are always at home, so they can't go out.
Sabi ni Mark, laging gawangbahay ang mga kaibigan niya, kaya hindi sila maka-gimik.
Lacking adventure
Lisa's life seems like a homebody's, lacking adventure.
Parang gawangbahay, kulang sa adventure ang buhay ni Lisa.