Kamanggagawa (en. Worker)

kah-mang-gah-wah-gah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who performs tasks and works for a service or production.
The workers in the factory are diligently working.
Ang mga kamanggagawa sa pabrika ay masigasig na nagtatrabaho.
Individuals who advocate for their rights at work and promote benefits.
Workers should have appropriate wages and benefits.
Ang mga kamanggagawa ay dapat magkaroon ng tamang sahod at benepisyo.
A member of an organization or union representing the interests of workers.
The worker has an important role in the labor union.
Ang kamanggagawa ay may mahalagang papel sa unyon ng manggagawa.

Etymology

root word: 'worker' + 'ka' (indicates possession or role)

Common Phrases and Expressions

workers' rights
Rights that should be afforded to workers in their jobs.
karapatan ng kamanggagawa
welfare of workers
Interests and conditions that should be considered for workers.
kapakanan ng kamanggagawa

Related Words

worker
This refers to people working in various fields or industries.
manggagawa
job
The activity or task performed by a person to earn money.
trabaho

Slang Meanings

Worker
The workers in the factory really need to stay up late to earn back their income.
Yung mga kamanggagawa sa pabrika, kailangan talagang magpuyat para makabawi sa kita.
Laborer
I'm proud to be a laborer in my town.
Proud akong maging manggagawa sa bayan ko.
Coworkers
A good relationship with coworkers is essential in a company.
Magandang samahan ng mga katrabaho ang kailangan sa isang kumpanya.