Manggagawa (en. Worker)

/maŋɡaˈɡawa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who works to earn.
The worker received his salary at the end of the month.
Ang manggagawa ay nakatanggap ng kanyang suweldo sa katapusan ng buwan.
An individual involved in the production of goods or services.
Workers in factories contribute to the country's economy.
Mga manggagawa sa pabrika ang nag-aambag sa ekonomiya ng bansa.
One of the people working for a company or institution.
Workers have the right to fair wages.
Ang mga manggagawa ay may karapatan sa makatarungang pasahod.

Etymology

Root word: gawa

Common Phrases and Expressions

workers of the nation
workers serving as mediators between the citizens and the government
manggagawa ng bayan
construction workers
people working in the construction industry
mga manggagawa sa konstruksyon

Related Words

work
The activity or task that provides income or benefits.
trabaho
salary
The payment or compensation received by a worker for their job.
suweldo
goods
Products created through labor.
kalakal

Slang Meanings

worker
As a worker, I make sure to do my job well.
Bilang isang manggagawa, sinisiguro kong maayos ang aking trabaho.
salary champion
He's the salary champion in our group; everyone looks up to him.
Siya ang kampeon ng sahod sa aming grupo, lagi siyang ginagaya.
loader
The loader at the market quickly carries the sacks.
Ang kargador sa palengke ay mabilis magbuhat ng mga sako.
helper
As a helper, I assist with household chores.
Bilang isang katulong, tumutulong ako sa mga gawaing bahay.
slacker
He acts like a slacker; he’s always sleep-deprived at work.
Parang balasubas siya, lagi siyang puyat sa work.