Pagkayod (en. Hard work)

/paɡkaˈjod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of working diligently or striving in a task.
Working hard in the fields is necessary to achieve a good harvest.
Ang pagkayod sa bukirin ay kinakailangan upang makuha ang magandang ani.
The activity of doing or carrying out something that involves hardship or sacrifice.
The hard work of parents for their children is incomparable.
Ang pagkayod ng mga magulang para sa kanilang mga anak ay hindi matutumbasan.

Etymology

The word 'pagkayod' comes from the root word 'kayod', which means movement or diligent work.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hard work for the future
Striving or working diligently for a better future.
pagkayod para sa kinabukasan

Related Words

struggle
The active effort or participation in activities for success.
pakikibaka
diligence
The diligent performance or execution of duties.
pagsigasig

Slang Meanings

Hard work or hustle, especially in a labor-intensive job.
I really put in the hard work at my job, but it's worth it since the project is finally done!
Grabe ang pag-pagkayod ko sa trabaho, pero ang saya kaya tapos na ang proyekto!
To grind or persevere despite difficulties.
You just have to keep grinding to achieve your dreams.
Kailangan lang talagang pagkayod para makamit ang mga pangarap.
To put in extra effort in pursuit of something.
With every bit of effort, I get closer to my goal.
Bawat pag-pagkayod ko, mas malapit na ako sa goal ko.