Kartero (en. Mailman)
/karˈtɛ.ro/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who works in delivering letters and packages.
The mailman delivered letters to our village.
Ang kartero ay naghatid ng mga liham sa aming barangay.
Carries messages and information to people.
The role of the mailman is important in people's communication.
Mahalaga ang papel ng kartero sa komunikasyon ng mga tao.
One of the professions that requires trust and integrity.
The mailman should be honest in his job.
Dapat maging tapat ang kartero sa kanyang trabaho.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'cartero'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Mailman of the town
Refers to the mailman working in a specific area or town.
Kartero ng bayan
Related Words
letter
A written message often sent by the mailman.
sulat
package
A container of items that is also delivered by the mailman.
pakete
post office
A place where letters and packages can be sent or received.
post office
Slang Meanings
Postal worker
The postal worker might have missed your house, I haven't received any mail yet.
Baka na-miss ng swerter ang bahay mo, wala pa akong natanggap na sulat.
Town's postal worker
He's the town's postal worker, he knows all the news!
Siya ang kartero ng bayan, lahat ng balita, alam niya!
Glance
He's like a glance, he just passes by but slowly.
Parang sulyap siya, lagi lang dumadaan pero mabagal.