Magpaalila (en. To be a slave)

/maɡ.pa.a.li.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of providing service or helping others.

He will become a servant to help his family with their financial situation.

Siya ay magpaalila upang matulungan ang kanyang pamilya sa pinansyal na sitwasyon.

Being a caregiver or helper to others as a servant.

He decided to be a servant to a wealthy family.

Nagpasya siyang magpaalila sa isang mayamang pamilya.

The act of obeying someone else's orders as a servant.

He must serve the voices of his superiors.

Kailangang magpaalila sa mga boses ng nakatataas sa kanya.

The word 'magpaalila' is derived from the root word 'alila' which means 'helper' or 'servant.'

to be a servant to the wealthy

To become a helper to a wealthy person for sustenance or income.

magpaalila sa yaman

servant

A person who provides service to others, often under a contract or agreement.

alila

worker

A person who works for another person or company, often with a salary.

manggagawa

to become a slave in someone else's heart

Why would you allow yourself to be a servant to him when there are so many other people who can help you?

Bakit ka magpaalila sa kanya, eh ang dami namang ibang tao na mas makakatulong sa'yo?

to allow oneself to be fooled by others

Don't let yourself be a fool for their promises; most of the time, they're not true.

Huwag kang magpaalila sa mga pangako nila, kadalasan hindi naman totoo.