Kusanggawa (en. Voluntary work)

/kuˈsang.ɡa.wa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of work done without being forced or required.

His voluntary work in the community was admired by everyone.

Ang kanyang kusanggawa sa komunidad ay hinangaan ng lahat.

An activity undertaken with the intention of helping others.

Many people engage in voluntary work during Christmas.

Maraming tao ang engaged sa kusanggawa tuwing Pasko.

A work that does not require payment or compensation.

Voluntary work aims to help people out of their difficulties.

Ang kusanggawa ay naglalayong ilabas ang mga tao mula sa kanilang kagipitan.

Derived from the words 'kusa' (voluntary) and 'gawa' (deed/work).

Youth voluntary work

Voluntary work done by the youth.

Kusanggawa ng kabataan

agency

An organization or office that organizes voluntary work.

kawanihan

sacrifice

Giving oneself for the benefit of others.

pagsasakripisyo

Gold digger or someone who is after someone's wealth.

She's so keen on taking advantage of her boyfriend; she's like a gold digger with his money.

Sobra siyang makabawi sa boyfriend niya, para siyang kusanggawa sa kayamanan nito.

User or someone who exploits others for their own gain.

Our friend is such a user; he’s always asking for favors from us.

Napaka-kusanggawa ng tropa natin, laging may hinihinging pabor sa atin.