Mababangklase (en. Underclass)

mabaˈbaŋklase

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of person or group at the lower part of society.

There are many opportunities for citizens from the underclass to rise.

Maraming mga pagkakataon para sa mga mamamayan mula sa mababangklase na umunlad.

They often lack sufficient wealth or opportunities.

The underclass usually struggles with basic needs.

Ang mga mababangklase ay karaniwang nahihirapan sa mga pangunahing pangangailangan.

The word comes from the root words 'baba' and 'klase'.

low status

Refers to the state of a person or group in society.

mababang kalagayan

poor

A term referring to people living in poverty.

maralita

Bitchy or nagging

No matter what you do, she will still be nagging you.

Kahit anong gawin mo, mababangklase pa rin siya sa'yo.

Kinda low-key or not fancy

I don't want to go to the mall, I prefer a low-key gathering instead.

Ayaw ko nang magmall, mas gusto ko nang mababangklase na salu-salo lang.

Slumming it or living simply

I thought, why don't we just slum it and have a BBQ in the backyard?

Naisip ko, bakit hindi muna tayo mag-mababangklase at mag-BBQ sa backyard?