Kasambahay (en. Household helper)

ka-sam-ba-hay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who works inside the house as a caregiver or cleaner.
Our household helper takes care of the children while we work.
Ang aming kasambahay ay nag-aalaga sa mga bata habang kami'y nagtatrabaho.
A person who provides service to a household.
We need a household helper to assist with household chores.
Kailangan namin ng kasambahay upang makatulong sa mga gawaing bahay.
Often refers to servants or workers in homes.
The household helper has duties inside and outside the house.
Ang kasambahay ay may mga tungkulin sa loob at labas ng bahay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Looking for a household helper
Looking for a person who can work in the house.
Naghahanap ng kasambahay
Working household helper
A household helper with responsibilities in the household.
Kasambahay na nagtatrabaho

Related Words

tasks
Duties or responsibilities of a household helper.
gawain
household
A household where the household helper works.
sambahay

Slang Meanings

nanny
Maria is the nanny for the children in the household.
Si Maria ang yaya ng mga bata sa tahanan.
househelp
We need househelp for cleaning the house.
Kailangan namin ng househelp para sa paglilinis ng bahay.
helper
My helper is always there when there are visitors.
Laging nandiyan ang katulong ko pag may bisita.
contributor
She is the contributor to household chores.
Siya ang ambag sa mga gawaing bahay.