Maybahay (en. Housewife)

/maɪˈbaɪhaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A woman responsible for managing the household.

The housewife takes care of her children and maintains the house.

Ang maybahay ay nag-aalaga ng kanyang mga anak at nagmimintina ng bahay.

A woman who does not work outside but studies household chores.

The housewife plays a significant role in their family.

Ang maybahay ay may malaking papel sa kanilang pamilya.

From the word 'may' which means 'having' and 'bahay' which means 'house'.

housekeeper of the home

A phrase describing a woman as the caregiver of the home.

maybahay ng tahanan

care

The act of taking care of and protecting things at home.

pangalaga

home

A place where people live, usually a family.

tahanan

Wife or partner, often used to refer to the woman in a household

I hope we enjoy the vacation, wife!

Sana'y mag-enjoy tayo sa vacation, maybahay!

Home-maker, someone who takes care of the household

At home, she's the boss, she's really the home-maker.

Sa bahay, siya ang boss, maybahay talaga siya.

In the Philippines, 'maybahay' is used for those who take care of the family.

No matter what happens, the 'maybahay' is always there for the family.

Kahit anong mangyari, laging nandiyan ang maybahay para sa pamilya.