Tagabitay (en. Caretaker)

/ta.ga.bi.tay/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person whose duty is to care for a specific place or thing.
The caretaker of the house needs to be tidy.
Ang tagabitay ng bahay ay kinakailangang masinop.
A person who watches over the security of a place.
The park caretaker monitors the visitors.
Ang tagabitay ng parke ay nagmamasid sa mga bisita.
A person responsible for the cleanliness of a community.
The role of the caretaker in maintaining cleanliness in the barangay is important.
Mahalaga ang papel ng tagabitay sa pagpapanatili ng kalinisan sa barangay.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'tagabitay' meaning 'caretaker or guardian'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

caretaker of the church
A person who cares for or watches over the church.
tagabitay ng simbahan
school caretaker
A person responsible for taking care of the school.
tagabitay ng paaralan

Related Words

guard
A person who watches or guards.
bantay
care
The act of taking care of a person or thing.
alagaan

Slang Meanings

Full of life (refers to someone who is very lively or energetic)
Wow, Janine was really tagabitay at the party last night, everyone had so much fun!
Grabe, ang tagabitay ni Janine sa party last night, ang saya ng lahat!
Hyped or full of excitement (used to describe something that is hyped or very exciting)
That concert is so tagabitay! I hope I can buy tickets.
Ang concert na 'yan, tagabitay! Sana makabili ako ng tickets.
A unique joy or happiness (refers to a unique joy or happiness)
When I received the award, I felt so tagabitay!
Nung nakuha ko yung award, tagabitay ang feeling ko!