Tiyapan (en. Caretaker)

/ti.ja.pán/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who takes care of something or someone.
She is the caretaker of the animals in the western part of the town.
Siya ang tiyapan ng mga hayop sa kanlurang bahagi ng bayan.
A person responsible for the care of a place.
The caretaker of the school works together to maintain its cleanliness.
Ang tiyapan ng paaralan ay nagtutulungan upang mapanatili ang kalinisan nito.
An official who helps those in need.
He often becomes the caretaker of the children in their community.
Madalas siyang nagiging tiyapan ng mga bata sa kanilang komunidad.

Common Phrases and Expressions

caretaker of the home
The person responsible for the condition and order in the house.
tiyapan ng tahanan
to become a caretaker
The act of being responsible for taking care of something or someone.
maging tiyapan

Related Words

care
This refers to animals or people that are being taken care of.
alaga
responsibility
The obligation or duty of a person.
responsibilidad

Slang Meanings

food or crispy food
I'm so happy with the tiyapan, the crispy biko is delicious!
Sobrang saya ko sa tiyapan, ang sarap ng lutong biko!
quick meal or snack
I'm just looking for a tiyapan, I need something quick!
Naghahanap lang ako ng tiyapan, kailangan ko ng mabilisan!