Porter (en. Kargador)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who works at a hotel, train station, or airport, carrying the luggage of guests or passengers.
The porter helped us carry our luggage to our room.
Tinulungan kami ng kargador na dalhin ang aming mga bagahe sa aming silid.
A carrier or bearer, especially in passenger vehicles.
The porter lifted our bags onto the train.
Ang porter ay nagbuhat ng aming mga bag sa tren.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'portare' meaning 'to carry'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

luggage porter
A porter serving as a baggage carrier.
kargador ng bagahe

Related Words

carry
The act of carrying items.
dala
baggage
An item being carried, often on a journey.
b baggage

Slang Meanings

Loader
Of course, you need a loader when you have a lot to carry.
Siyempre, kailangan ng kargador kapag maraming dala.
Sidekick
I work as a sidekick for loaders, so our luggage can come out faster.
Taga-tabi ako sa mga kargador, para mas mabilis ang labas ng bagahe.
Load
I'm already loading the bags, want to join?
Karga na ako sa mga bagahe, kasali ka?
Life loader
I'm a life loader, I always have something to bring home.
Kargador ng buhay ako, lagi akong may dalang pasalubong.