Tagas (en. Assistant)

ta-gas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who provides help or support to others.
He is an assistant in his teacher's project.
Siya ay isang tagas sa proyekto ng kanyang guro.
A person who works alongside others for a specific purpose.
The assistants are essential in running the company.
Ang mga tagas ay mahalaga sa pagpapatakbo ng kumpanya.
A worker who assists in activities or tasks.
They needed an assistant to complete the event.
Kinailangan nila ng tagas upang makumpleto ang kaganapan.

Etymology

Language: Tagalog, derived from the word 'tagas' meaning 'helper' or 'assistant' in the context of having a role.

Common Phrases and Expressions

water leak
Refers to the leaking or flowing of water from a container.
tagas ng tubig
oil leak
Refers to the leaking or coming out of oil from a system.
tagas na langis

Related Words

assistant
A person who works in support or assistance.
tagasan
assist
Equivalent of helper in the context of being of assistance.
helpo

Slang Meanings

Always running out
The funds are completely running out, I have no money!
Tagas na tagas na ang pondo, wala na akong pera!
Losing energy
I'm completely drained from studying, I'm so tired.
Tagas na tagas na ako sa pag-aaral, sobra na akong pagod.
Just enough
Time is just enough, so let’s go.
Tagas na tagas ang time, kaya umalis na tayo.