Ikinabubuhay (en. Means of living)
/ikina·bu·buhay/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb referring to things or activities that provide a livelihood to a person.
Farming is one of the means of living for many in rural areas.
Ang pagsasaka ay isa sa mga ikinabubuhay ng marami sa kanayunan.
Refers to methods or activities that help in earning money.
Many people travel abroad for their means of living.
Maraming tao ang naglalakbay sa ibang bansa para sa kanilang ikinabubuhay.
A statement of having a livelihood or future in a particular field.
Being a teacher is the means of living for his family.
Ang pagiging guro ay ang ikinabubuhay ng kanyang pamilya.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'buhay' meaning life and 'ika-' as a prefix relating to a state or action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
means of living for the family
methods or activities that provide sustenance for a family
ikinabubuhay ng pamilya
Related Words
livelihood
Refers to the livelihood of a person or group, possibly through businesses or jobs.
kabuhayan
vocation
A type of means of living based on a person's calling or role.
tawag-buhay
Slang Meanings
life based on work or livelihood
This kind of online business is my source of living.
Yung mga ganitong uri ng online business, yun ang ikinabubuhay ko.
source of income
Because of the income from his side job, that's his livelihood.
Dahil sa kita sa kanyang sideline, yun ang ikinabubuhay niya.
way of making ends meet
Multiple jobs are needed to make ends meet in Manila.
Multiple jobs ang kailangan para sa ikinabubuhay sa Maynila.