Karera (en. Career)

ka-re-ra

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A profession or occupation that occupies a significant part of one's life.
He started his career as a teacher.
Nagsimula siya ng kanyang karera bilang isang guro.
A series of positions or jobs performed within a particular field.
His career in medicine lasted over twenty years.
Ang kanyang karera sa medisina ay nagtagal ng higit sa dalawampung taon.
The overall progress of an individual in their professional life.
Networking is important in helping career advancement.
Mahalaga ang networking sa pagtulong sa pag-unlad ng karera.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'career'

Common Phrases and Expressions

working for a career
Striving to achieve success in a profession
nagtatrabaho para sa karera
developing a career
Efforts to improve the current job status
nagpaunlad ng karera

Related Words

job
An activity done to earn a living.
trabaho
professional
A person with specialized knowledge or skills in a specific field.
profesyonal

Slang Meanings

a job or career that requires strength and hard work
Students nowadays have such a tough career; for them, grades alone aren’t enough.
Sobrang karera ng mga estudyante ngayon, para sa kanila, hindi sapat ang grades lang.
dedication to a field of sports or competition
Basketball is really his career, that’s why he practices every day.
Karera niya talaga ang basketball, kaya't nag-eensayo siya araw-araw.
competitive aspect of life, like 'handsome in war'
Whenever I get something to achieve, it feels like a race, everyone’s racing for it!
Kapag may batiin ako, parang karera lagi, ang daming nag-aagawan!