Tungayaw (en. Manual labor)

tuŋ-ɡa.jaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A term referring to the physical work and effort required to achieve a goal.

The manual labor requires skill and strength.

Ang tungayaw ay nangangailangan ng kasanayan at lakas.

Utilizes the body as the primary tool for work.

I can easily earn from manual labor because it is physical work.

Madaling makuha ang aking pakinabang sa tungayaw dahil ito ay pisikal na gawain.

Often used in agriculture and construction.

Manual labor is essential for projects like building houses.

Ang tungayaw ay mahalaga sa mga proyekto tulad ng pagtatayo ng bahay.

Indigenous Language

manual labor in the field

Conducting physical work in the field, often related to farming.

tungayaw sa bukirin

worker

A person who engages in manual labor in any industry or sector.

manggagawa

construction

A sector that often requires manual labor for building structures.

konstruksiyon

laziness

You're being lazy again, you're so slow!

Tungayaw ka na naman, sobrang tamad mo na!

excuse or justification

There you go again with your excuses, it's just all reasons.

Ayan na naman ang tungayaw mo, puro dahilan na lang.

to act foolish or not think

Don't be foolish there, think first before you speak.

Huwag kang tungayaw dyan, isipin mo muna bago magsalita.