Mandaralag (en. Migrant worker)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who moves from one place to another to work, often in another country.
Many migrant workers leave the Philippines to seek better opportunities.
Maraming mandaralag ang umaalis sa Pilipinas para makahanap ng mas magandang oportunidad.
An individual who frequently leaves and returns home in search of higher income.
Migrant workers bring back their savings to their families.
Ang mga mandaralag ay nagdadala ng kanilang mga naipon pabalik sa kanilang pamilya.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Filipino migrant workers
People from the Philippines working abroad.
mga mandaralag na Pilipino

Related Words

OFW
Refers to 'Overseas Filipino Worker' which is a term used for Filipinos working abroad.
OFW
emigrant
A person who leaves their country to seek better opportunities elsewhere.
emigrante

Slang Meanings

a tough talker or someone who rambles
Mark's dialogue is so wool, it's like a mandaralag!
Sobrang wool ang dialogue ni Mark, parang mandaralag eh!
speaks quickly
Wow, he talks so fast, like a running mandaralag!
Grabe, ang bilis niya, parang andar ng isang mandaralag!
you think you're so smart, acting high and mighty
All he wants is to look like a mandaralag in front of the gang.
Ang gusto lang niya ay magmukhang mandaralag sa harap ng tropa.