Katungkulan (en. Responsibility)
/katunɡkuˈlan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A duty or responsibility that must be carried out.
The role of a teacher is to teach and guide students.
Ang katungkulan ng isang guro ay magturo at gumabay sa mga estudyante.
The position or role that a person plays in an organization.
The manager's role is to oversee employees and tasks.
Ang katungkulan ng manager ay pamahalaan ang mga empleyado at mga gawain.
The responsibilities that must be fulfilled in a specific situation.
Sometimes, our duty is to be a support for others.
Minsan, ang ating katungkulan ay maging sandigan ng iba.
Etymology
Derived from 'kata' meaning 'duty' or 'responsibility' and 'tungkulan' meaning 'function' or 'role'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
perform one's duty
Carry out responsibilities or tasks assigned.
gampanan ang katungkulan
Related Words
function
A word that refers to the tasks or responsibilities that must be carried out.
tungkulin
responsibility
The accountability for tasks or decisions that are made.
responsibilidad
Slang Meanings
responsibility
You should fulfill your responsibility in the group.
Dapat mong gampanan ang iyong katungkulan sa grupo.
duty
What is your duty in the project?
Anong tungkulin mo sa proyekto?
job
My job here is to be the team leader.
Ang katungkulan ko dito ay maging team leader.