Kayod (en. Toil)

ka-yod

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of creating energy or effort to achieve a goal, often in the context of work.

We need to cultivate the land before we plant.

Kailangan nating kayurin ang lupa bago tayo magtanim.

The process of digging or sweeping something.

He scraped the ice to create a smooth surface.

Nag-kayod siya ng yelo upang makagawa ng makinis na ibabaw.

The perseverance and effort to achieve success.

Because of his toil, he was promoted at his job.

Dahil sa kanyang kayod, siya ay na-promote sa kanyang trabaho.

Originates from the root word 'yod' which means grinding or removing things.

Work like a carabao

Similar to effort that seems burdensome, usually referring to heavy work.

Kayod kalabaw

scratching

Statement referring to gathering or acquiring things from a place.

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efforts or hard work for a goal

Just keep grinding for your dreams!

Kayod lang nang kayod para sa mga pangarap mo!

showing dedication to any task

JV really works hard even without any earnings yet.

Talaga namang kayod si JV kahit wala pang kita.

striving for improvement in life

Grind hard, there's no easy success!

Kayod na, walang madaling tagumpay!