Mamasukan (en. To employ (as a worker))
ma-ma-su-kan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Person being employed or expected to be a worker.
The worker is employed in various households.
Ang mamasukan ay nagtatrabaho sa iba't ibang bahay.
verb
The act of employing or hiring a person for a job.
We need to hire a new housekeeper.
Kailangan nating mamasukan ng bagong kasambahay.
Etymology
Root word: 'suk' meaning 'to enter'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Hiring a helper
To hire a helper to work in the house.
Mamasukan ng katulong
Related Words
domestic helper
A person who works in someone else's house as a cleaner, cook, etc.
kasambahay
employee
A person who works for a company or individual.
empleyado
Slang Meanings
A teacher or mentor in a group or community.
Sometimes, Mang Juan is there to be our mentor in basketball.
Minsan nandiyan si mang Juan para maging mamasukan namin sa basketball.
A person who has experience in various things and supports the youth.
As a mentor, he helps children reach their dreams.
Bilang isang mamasukan, tumutulong siya sa mga bata na maabot ang kanilang mga pangarap.