Opisina (en. Office)

o-pi-si-na

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where people work, usually organized and equipped with desks and chairs.
I visited my friend's office to assist.
Nagpunta ako sa opisina ng aking kaibigan upang magpakatulong.
An institution or agency that provides services or handles tasks.
The government office provides various services to citizens.
Ang opisina ng gobyerno ay nagbibigay ng iba't ibang serbisyo sa mamamayan.
A room or space where official activities occur.
The meeting was held in the director's office.
Ang meeting ay ginanap sa opisina ng direktor.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'oficina'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to enter the office
to go to the workplace.
pumasok sa opisina
to leave the office
to exit from the workplace.
umalis sa opisina

Related Words

employee
A person who works in the office.
empleyado
director
A person who manages an office or agency.
direktor

Slang Meanings

a work or office that is not serious
It doesn't feel like an office here, everyone is playing inside!
Parang hindi opisina dito, ang daming naglalaro sa loob!
a place of compromise
If we have a discussion, let's just meet at the office.
Pag may usapan tayo, sa opisina na lang tayo.
the favorite or crony in the office
She's the boss's favorite, so she supports everyone.
Siya ang opisina ng boss, kaya lahat kinakampihan niya.